Article | May 13, 2026
Dr. McLean brings industry‑leading biomechanics and wearable technology expertise to Secretariat, strengthening the firm’s ability to address complex, technology‑driven disputes.
June 30, 2015
Intensity joined Secretariat on February 1, 2023.
Ryan Sullivan was recognized for the second straight year as a top U.S. economic expert in the 2015 edition of Intellectual Asset Management’s IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners 2015.
The IAM Patent 1000 identifies the leading technical and economic experts from around the world. According to Nicholas Richardson, research editor on the IAM Patent 1000, “Patents have become essential business commodities, and knowing how to obtain, enforce and monetise them has become mission critical for companies in all industry sectors.” Further, “The IAM Patent 1000 shines a spotlight on the firms and individuals that are deemed outstanding in this pivotal area of practice…Only those individuals identified by market sources for their exceptional skill sets and profound insights into patent matters feature in the IAM Patent 1000.”
According to IAM, “Ryan Sullivan is the man behind Intensity, previously known as Quant Economics. The new branding reflects his modus operandi: he goes into an uncommon level of detail, dotting every I and crossing every T so that adversaries find it difficult to challenge his work. ‘He can handle large assignments with skill and finesse, and he applies his supreme econometric skills in a way that is straightforward. He has done well to build a smart group around him, too.’”
About the IAM Patent 1000
The IAM Patent 1000 is a standalone publication that identifies individual and firm expertise in all major areas of patent law and practice. Through an extensive research process conducted by a team of highly qualified, full-time analysts, the publication identifies the top patent practitioners, as well as leading patent law and attorney firms, in 41 of the world’s most important jurisdictions.
Dr. McLean brings industry‑leading biomechanics and wearable technology expertise to Secretariat, strengthening the firm’s ability to address complex, technology‑driven disputes.
A recent study by Tatyana Avilova, Economist at Secretariat has been selected by the Editor of JAMA Health Forum as an Editor’s Choice: Clinical Trial of 2025.
Secretariat Experts Recognized in Lexology’s 2026 Investigations Report
Ten of Secretariat experts have been recognized in the Lexology Index 2026 Investigations report, produced in partnership with Global Investigations Review. The guide highlights leading investigations lawyers, digital forensic specialists, and forensic accountants who are trusted to support the most demanding matters worldwide.