Dr. Vanderhart has a Ph.D. in Economics and specializes in applied econometrics and microeconomic analysis, including theoretical and empirical analysis in the areas of intellectual property, antitrust, breach of contract, and commercial damages. Prior to joining Exponent, Dr. Vanderhart was a Managing Director at Invotex Group. She has also held positions at LECG and Navigant Consulting, Inc., and was a graduate instructor and lecturer at Texas A&M University, in the departments of Economics and Management, respectively.
Dr. Vanderhart’s experience includes calculating and testifying as to reasonable royalty and lost profit damages in intellectual property infringement cases, economic analysis of price erosion and other market issues, valuations of intellectual property for arms-length licensing and litigation matters, and testimony as to appropriate data cost-sharing compensation under FIFRA. In addition, Dr. Vanderhart has been involved in assessing damages in numerous commercial damages matters and in matters concerning antitrust counterclaims in intellectual property infringement cases. Dr. Vanderhart has submitted analysis, testimony and affidavits in state and federal courts as well as for federal arbitration.
Vanderhart J. The economic incentives of open-source software. Intellectual Property Litigation Newsletter 2011; 23(1).
Vanderhart J, Villarraga M, Ong K, Schafer L. Changes in the patent landscape: Legislative bills and judicial decisions – How they affect life sciences and other industries. Exponent Health and Science Newsletter, June 2011.
Vanderhart J. Proving Damages. In: Calculating and Proving Damages. Boushie KA, Spadea CH, Cunniff MF (eds), Law Journal Press, 2011.
Vanderhart J, Estabrook J, Weinstock A. Crossing the border: International issues that affect IP litigation. Intellectual Property Litigation Newsletter 2007; 19(1).
Vanderhart J (contributor). ABA Section of Antitrust Law, Econometrics, 2005.
Book Review
Vanderhart J. In the Chamber of Risks: Understanding Risk Controversies. Risk Analysis, April 2004.
Presentations
Vanderhart J, McCann C, Morton C, Geneiser L. Patent reform is here: How can you use it to your company’s advantage. 3rd International Water Innovations Alliance Conference, September 2011.
Vanderhart J. Making sense (or not) of the latest trends in reasonable royalty damages calculations. Licensing Executives Society Washington DC Chapter Meeting, June 2011.
Vanderhart J, McCann C, Morton C, Geneiser L. Effective use of patents to raise capital and protect R&D. Dayton Water Conference, Water Innovation Alliance, May 2011.
Vanderhart J, Demchick N, Brown L. The valuation process and accounting services. 2008 Maryland Business and Accounting Expo, June 2008.
Vanderhart J (discussant). Current issues in antitrust. Southern Economic Association Meeting, July 2003.
Vanderhart J. Quality signals in motion picture advertising. Industrial Organization Lecture Series, Texas A&M University, April 2000.
Vanderhart J. The consistency of advertising and word of mouth information in movies. Lonestars Economic Conference, September 1997.