Dr. Istvan Jonyer is the rare software expert who has built, researched, and invested in the technologies at issue. As an engineer at Nortel, he designed 3G wireless systems. At Google, he led global partnerships to launch Google TV with OEM partners worldwide. As a venture capitalist, he conducted technical due diligence on AI, telecom, and other technology investments. As a professor and Ph.D. computer scientist with an AI specialization, he has spent decades explaining complex technology to non-technical audiences.
As a testifying expert, Dr. Jonyer has opined in U.S. District Court, ITC, PTAB, arbitration, and state courts on matters involving patent infringement, invalidity, breach of contract, trade secret misappropriation, and copyright infringement.
Retained in cases involving Google, Apple, Netflix, Roku, Nokia, and Cloudflare. Working with leading IP litigation law firms including Morgan Lewis, Alston & Bird, and Boies Schiller & Flexner.
Areas of Expertise
Artificial Intelligence
Neural networks, deep learning, supervised learning, reinforcement learning, generative AI, accelerators.
Networking & Telecommunications
Wireless communication, Mobile, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, 4G, Ad-hoc Networks, TCP/IP, Routing, Content delivery, CDN.
Smart TV and Streaming
Google TV, Chromecast, Roku, Android, Android TV.
Software Analysis
Computer Architecture, Cloud computing, Web applications, Internet computing
Education
Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering
The University of Texas at Arlington
Dissertation in Artificial Intelligence (4.0 GPA) Context-Free Graph Grammar Induction Using the MDL Principle
Aug 2003
M.S. in Computer Science and Engineering
The University of Texas at Arlington
4.0 GPA. Thesis: Graph-Based Hierarchical Conceptual Clustering
May 2000
B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering with High Honors
The University of Texas at Arlington
Honors Thesis: A Dialogue-Based Interactive System (AI Chatbot)
May 1999
MBA, Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship
Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business
May 2010
Expert Witness Experience
Dr. Jonyer has served in over a dozen cases, providing specialized knowledge in technology-related disputes, including breach of contract, intellectual property (patent and copyright), and terms of use disclosures. His expertise spans industries such as telecommunications, smart bed technology, and digital media.
He has provided trial testimony in the U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire, and deposition testimony in multiple cases. He has served as an expert for both plaintiffs and defendants across federal and state courts, the USPTO PTAB, and the International Court of Arbitration.
Venues
- U.S. District Courts (multiple districts)
- USPTO Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB)
- International Court of Arbitration (ICC)
- International Trade Commission (ITC)
- State Courts
Matter Types
- Patent Infringement
- Patent Invalidity
- Trade Secret Misappropriation
- Breach of Contract
- Copyright Infringement
- Terms of Use Disclosures
Selected Prior Matters
Professional Highlights
Led the partnership strategy for Google TV, an Android-based Smart TV platform (predecessor to Chromecast). Developed high-level product strategies with CEOs and VPs of major OEMs including Sony, LG, and Intel, driving two successful product launches. Architected a scalable device launch process enabling 10+ SOC and OEM partners to launch devices largely independently. Owned Google TV requirements and remote-control UX. Resolved critical third-party software licensing issues that left Google exposed to major liability, earning the Google TV Hall of Fame award. Grew team from 2 to 10 across Mountain View and Seoul.
Designed key features of the Sprint Vision first-generation 3G mobile Internet packet data switching node (PDSN) at a multinational telecommunications equipment manufacturer ($40B revenue). Implemented the Open Radio Protocol (Open-RP) using C and VxWorks. Identified and implemented performance optimizations resulting in a 20% increase in transmission speed.
NIH-funded health technology startup ($2.5M+ in funding). Developed commercialization plan for SBIR Phase II. Built machine learning models for behavior characterization, activity recognition from smartwatch sensor data, and cognitive health scoring for elderly patients with early signs of cognitive decline.
Big data analytics startup in fantasy sports. Invented and implemented the Fantasy IQ algorithms. Architected the codebase (Ruby on Rails, Postgres, Solr, Heroku, AWS). Led a team of seven engineers to deliver the product in four months, generating acquisition interest from Yahoo and CBS and a partnership with the NFL.
Stock option search engine. Designed the feature set, implemented the back-end architecture, and closed a partnership with the Snider Financial Network.
Selected Consulting & Advisory Clients
Artificial Intelligence Research Highlights
Awards
- Google: Google TV Hall of Fame
- Google: Outstanding Leadership
- Google: Operating Committee award
- Google: Peer Award
- Best Paper Award (2rd place), FLAIRS, 2003.
- Best dissertation award: PhD, CSE, UT Arlington
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