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    Colorado State University

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    Jonathan Z. Zhang Ph.D., is a tenured marketing professor (Dr. Ajay Menon Professor, Colorado State University) and an Associate Editor at the Journal of Marketing and Journal of Academy of Marketing Science.

    He conducts and critique Lanham Act consumer surveys—likelihood-of-confusion (Eveready, Squirt, trade dress), secondary meaning, and deception/claim-substantiation—and perform conjoint/choice modeling for valuation and damages apportionment. He also provides survey rebuttals and Daubert/FRE 702 critiques. Publications include Journal of Marketing, Marketing Science, Management Science, Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, and practitioner outlets (e.g., Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan Management Review). Known for clear, jury-friendly explanations.

    Nationwide availability; English/Mandarin. Typical timelines: protocol 7–10 days, fielding 5–7 days, report 10–14 days post-field (scope-dependent).

    Areas of Expertise

    Advertising
    Economics
    Intellectual Property
    Internet
    Lost Profits
    Marketing
    Public Opinion & Survey Research
    Retail Store Design & Operations
    Statistics
    Trademarks

    Publications

    Designing Reliable Lanham Act Surveys: Eveready & Squirt — A Short Primer for Attorneys

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    Conjoint & Choice Modeling for Damages and Apportionment — A Practical Guide for Attorneys

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    On direct marketing effectiveness - 2025 MIT SMR

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    On dynamic pricing in B2B - 2014 Marketing Science

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    On consumer dynamics - 2020 Journal of Academy of Marketing Science

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    On consumer reference points - 2025 Quantitative Marketing and Economics

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    On retail stores - 2022 Journal of Marketing

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