Lumenci's Strategic Gambit: Unifying Tech and Damages in IP Litigation

AUSTIN, TX – July 29, 2026 – In a move that signals a strategic shift in the high-stakes world of intellectual property litigation, technical consulting firm Lumenci has announced a significant expansion into damages expert testimony. The appointment of two industry heavyweights, Neil Zoltowski and Adam Falconer, is more than a simple team expansion; it represents a calculated effort to build a unified platform where deep technical analysis and credible economic damages quantification are no longer separate disciplines, but two sides of the same coin. This integration addresses a growing demand from legal teams for a more coherent and powerful narrative in complex IP disputes, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape for expert witness services.

For years, the standard playbook in IP litigation involved hiring distinct expert teams: one to dissect the technology and prove infringement, and another to calculate the economic fallout. Lumenci is betting that this siloed approach is no longer sufficient. “Damages is where the technical story becomes an economic one—and juries need both stories told with equal clarity,” said Harish Daiya, Co-Founder and CEO of Lumenci, in the company's announcement. By bringing veteran damages experts in-house, the firm aims to create what it calls a “seamless expert platform,” designed to deliver the consistency and strategic alignment that clients have been asking for.

A Unified Front in High-Stakes Battles

The decision to integrate damages expertise is a direct challenge to the fragmented nature of the litigation support market. Traditionally, law firms have acted as the primary integrators, coordinating between technical experts, who might focus on reverse engineering or code review, and economic experts, who build complex financial models for reasonable royalties or lost profits. This process, while standard, can create inefficiencies and potential narrative gaps that opposing counsel can exploit.

Lumenci's strategy is to internalize this integration, ensuring that the economic damages theory is grounded in the technical evidence from day one. This approach promises greater consistency in case strategy, from initial infringement contentions through to trial testimony. By offering a single, cohesive team, the firm seeks to provide a more streamlined and compelling service than competitors in the crowded IP consulting space, which includes major players like FTI Consulting, Ankura, and Cornerstone Research. While these firms offer formidable expertise in either technical or economic domains, Lumenci's explicit focus on building an integrated practice from its foundation of deep technical and patent analysis provides a distinct positioning. The goal is to ensure that the story told to a jury about financial harm is not just a set of numbers, but a direct and logical consequence of the technical infringement that has been proven.

The Power Players Behind the Pivot

The credibility of this strategic pivot rests heavily on the shoulders of its new hires, Neil Zoltowski and Adam Falconer, whose combined experience spans five decades and hundreds of high-profile IP disputes.

Neil Zoltowski is a widely respected figure in the field, with 30 years of experience and over 250 matters under his belt. His career includes senior roles at major consulting firms like StoneTurn Group and FTI Consulting. Zoltowski specializes in quantifying economic damages in disputes involving patents, trademarks, and trade secrets, particularly within high-technology sectors like telecom, semiconductors, and medical devices. His extensive credentials, including Certified Licensing Professional (CLP), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), and Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF), underscore the depth of financial and valuation expertise he brings to Lumenci. “Lumenci is heading somewhere exciting, and the timing felt right to be part of it,” Zoltowski stated, highlighting the firm's rare technical depth as a key motivator.

Joining him is Adam Falconer, an expert with over 20 years of experience who previously founded his own boutique litigation advisory firm, Royalty Sense LLC. Falconer combines a background in management information systems with a Juris Doctor degree, giving him a unique perspective on the intersection of technology, law, and finance. He has advised on over 90 litigation engagements and has been designated as a testifying expert numerous times in federal and state courts on matters of reasonable royalties and lost profits. As a co-chair of the Licensing Executives Society's Valuation & Pricing Committee, his influence and expertise are well-established. “There's a real opportunity to do damages work the right way here, grounded in strong technical evidence,” Falconer commented on his move.

Beyond Silos: The New Mandate for Expert Testimony

Lumenci's expansion is not happening in a vacuum. It reflects a broader industry trend driven by the increasing complexity of technology and the astronomical stakes of modern IP litigation. In cases involving intricate software algorithms, complex semiconductor designs, or sprawling telecommunications standards, separating the 'what' of infringement from the 'how much' of damages can weaken a case's overall persuasiveness.

Legal professionals have increasingly sought expert teams that can present a unified narrative. A cohesive story, where the technical details of a patent's value drivers are seamlessly linked to the royalty rate being proposed, is far more compelling to a judge or jury than two disconnected expert reports. This integrated approach minimizes the risk of contradictions and strengthens the overall credibility of the testimony. By building its damages practice on top of its established technical consulting and patent analytics services—a foundation that has analyzed over 100,000 patents for more than 200 clients—Lumenci is positioning itself at the forefront of this evolution. The firm, backed by VSS Capital Partners and Century Equity Partners, is clearly making a long-term investment in a model that it believes will become the new industry standard for high-value IP litigation support, moving beyond the traditional, siloed approach to expert testimony.