Technical Expertise for Patent Litigation & Complex Technology Disputes
Peritum helps law firms and companies succeed in high-stakes cases by delivering rigorous technical analysis, source code review, and product testing. With deep expertise in communications systems, wireless technologies, semiconductors, and standards, we provide litigation-ready results.
We help top law firms and technology companies explain complex systems to judges and juries.
Wireless & Networking (Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi 6, + more)
Source Code & RTL
Product Testing
Standards & FRAND
About Peritum
Peritum LLC is a professional services firm providing technical expertise and testing services, primarily in support of patent litigation. Built on experience delivering technical expert services since 2008, the firm specializes in communications systems—including both wired and wireless technologies, with particular strength in Wi-Fi—as well as in technical standards and their associated patent policies.
Featured Services
Peritum delivers independent technical expertise across every stage of patent litigation, from code analysis to product testing, standards, and valuation.
Expert Witness & Litigation Support
Independent technical expertise in communications systems, translating complex issues into clear testimony and litigation support.
Source Code Review & Analysis
Comprehensive analysis of code from hardware to user interfaces, delivering clear, documented findings for litigation.
Product Testing & Validation
Targeted, reproducible testing that captures real-world product performance to support expert reports and courtroom presentations.
Standards, FRAND & Patent Policy
Deep expertise in standards-essential patents and FRAND obligations, bridging technical detail with policy clarity.
Technical Valuation & Apportionment
Rigorous technical analysis that connects patent contributions to economic value, damages models, and licensing negotiations.
Representative Matters
Peritum has provided technical expert services in patent cases across industries, with representative matters including:
Caltech v. Apple & Broadcom — IRA-LDPC & Wi-Fi standard (C.D. Cal.)
Sonos v. Google — Wi-Fi audio streaming and synchronization (N.D. Cal. & ITC)
Traeger v. Green Mountain Grills — Wi-Fi-enabled grills (ITC 1237)
Atlas Global v. TP-Link — Wi-Fi 6 patents (E.D. Tex.)
Peritum Leadership
Peritum is led by Matthew B. Shoemake, Ph.D., whose deep expertise in wireless and systems technology is paired with a clear ability to communicate with both legal and business stakeholders.
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Our technical analyses and expert testimony withstand scrutiny in court and before agencies.