Assets and Finances: Calculating Intellectual Property Damages, 2026 ed.

Gregory E. Smith and Cleve B. Tyler offer a comprehensive, expert‑level examination of damages in intellectual property (IP) litigation in the 2026 edition of their book Assets and Finances: Calculating Intellectual Property Damages.

Written from the perspective of seasoned expert witnesses, this edition provides in‑depth coverage of damages theories and methodologies used across all major forms of IP, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade dress, and trade secrets. The authors connect key legal principles and case law to practical, step‑by‑step approaches for calculating damages, illustrating how courts have treated various IP claims and how those treatments shape modern valuation practices.

The book features an updated appendix by Deepa Sundararaman on “Intellectual Property Expert Damages Admissibility.” Her expanded analysis highlights key 2025 developments in Daubert challenges, including how courts evaluated expert methodologies and admissibility in IP damages cases. She offers a clear look at the most recent trends shaping damages testimony.

Serving as both a conceptual guide and a practical reference, the book equips practitioners with the frameworks, resources, and analytical tools necessary to assess potential damages, understand litigation risks, and effectively support IP disputes.