DisputeSoft specializes in expert analysis and expert witness services in software project failure disputes, and in intellectual property disputes involving software.

    DisputeSoft’s experts deliver wide-ranging expert technical analysis and expert witness services in software dispute matters. DisputeSoft’s clients include Big Law firms, boutique practices, and sole practitioners who represent Fortune 100 companies, government clients, and corporate and individual clients across all industries in disputes involving software failure, intellectual property, and computer forensics. No matter the nature of the dispute or the type of software involved, whether you represent a plaintiff or defendant, DisputeSoft’s systematic, science-based approach and deep knowledge of computer science allow us to assist counsel in efficiently litigating complicated matters.

    Our Expertise

    DisputeSoft’s team of professionals leverages years of experience in the legal and information technology fields, including proven experience as software analysts, IT systems analysts, and testifying experts. Our experts’ robust knowledge of software and IT systems, and the systematic approach we use to tackle every dispute allow us to serve as experts on matters that involve novel or highly customized software products.

    software and IT matters
    years in business
    US and international clients

    Industries

    Explore our software and systems expertise in a few of the many industries in which we have worked.

    Healthcare

    EMR/EHR, hospital and dental

    Government Contracts

    MMIS, HRIS, PTMS, DMV

    Energy

    GIS, exploration, geological survey

    Financial

    HR, payroll, accounting

    Information Technology

    Cloud computing, SaaS, PPM

    E-Commerce

    CRM, inventory

    Manufacturing

    ERP, SCMS

    Criminal Investigations

    Internet/digital crime, online piracy

    Education

    LMS, MOOC

    Public Safety

    RMS, 911 CAD

    Environmental

    EMS, EHS, emissions monitoring

    Real Estate

    PMS, LMS, CMA

    Transportation

    TMS, CAD, SCM

    Publishing

    DPS, CMS, digital publishing

    Entertainment

    video streaming, ticketing, POS

    Insurance

    P&C, AMS, claims management

    Hospitality

    CX, PMS, POS

    New Media

    PR, DMP, VR, DAM

    Retail

    IMS, ERP, POS, CRM

    Utilities

    CIS, OMS, EAM, FSM, ERP

    Insights

    Post theft of trade secrets expert witnesses
    DisputeSoft's Jeff Parmet and Tom Ashley discuss the issues a software expert must address when supporting litigation in which trade secrets are involved.
    Case Breach of contract dispute
    DisputeSoft was engaged as a testifying expert in August 2019 by Conduent HR Services, LLC (“Conduent”) to assist in a breach of contract dispute before the United States District Court for the District of Maryland relating to a data migration cost proposal. The business relationship between Conduent and ConnectYourCare, LLC (“CYC”) began in May 2013. […]
    Post copyright infringement expert
    Copyright Law protects against infringement or unauthorized use of computer programs by extending copyright protection for literary works to include a computer program’s source code. 1 Further, to assert one’s copyrights against an alleged infringer, Section 411(a) of the Copyright Act also requires a valid copyright registration covering the subject matter. 2 Without a valid […]
    Case software project failure
    DisputeSoft was engaged as a testifying expert in June 2020 by Plex Systems, Inc. (“Plex”) in the matter of Eaton Steel Bar Company, Inc. v. Plex Systems, Inc. In this proceeding before the Michigan Circuit Court for Oakland County, Eaton Steel Bar (“Eaton”) claimed that Plex had breached a contract to configure and implement a […]

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