Tony Mason, PhD

Tony Mason, PhD is an operating systems and kernel-level systems expert specializing in patent infringement, trade secret analysis, and software defects. With a career spanning nearly four decades in OS and kernel-level systems work, he brings a deep technical framework to litigation involving complex software and systems issues. His work centers on investigating software defects, assessing trade secret misappropriation, and evaluating whether patent infringements have occurred.

Mr. Mason has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, Canada, and European jurisdictions, involving cases such as software defect litigation, trade secret misappropriation, and patent infringement in various technology sectors. His Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science from the University of British Columbia, along with his extensive publication record, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving operating systems, file systems, and digital forensics.