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Pinar Gencer

Senior Associate

Competition Dynamics

Dr. Pinar Gencer is a Senior Associate at Competition Dynamics, She specializes in the valuation of intellectual property and the economic analysis of damages in litigation, with particular expertise in patent infringement, FRAND disputes, and preliminary injunctions. She supports both patent owners and technology implementers in licensing and damages assessments before U.S. district courts and the International Trade Commission (ITC). Her work spans complex issues such as exclusion orders, standard-essential patents, and the negotiation of fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) licensing terms.

Dr. Gencer brings a deep foundation in accounting and financial analysis to intellectual property matters. She applies public financial disclosures and established accounting principles to derive insights into the value of patents and portfolios. Her valuation work covers technologies related to cellular, IEEE 802.11, and HEVC standards, with experience across the telecommunications, semiconductor, computer software, satellite, and pharmaceutical industries.

Her research on corporate conduct and financial reporting was recognized by Harvard Business School, where she received one of six Rising Scholar Awards in accounting. Dr. Gencer earned her PhD in Accounting from the University of Texas at Dallas, where she also taught financial accounting prior to entering economic consulting.

Recent Articles by Pinar Gencer

Turning Ideas into Assets: How IP Fuels America’s Economic Engine

When functioning properly, intellectual property (IP) rights enable ideas to become legally recognized assets, which can then be collateralized or licensed to attract financing, thereby fueling investment, job creation and economic expansion. During the 2025 IPWatchdog Women’s IP Forum, I had the privilege of joining a distinguished panel to explore in depth how IP functions as an engine of economic growth in the United States and globally. My remarks focused on the central role of predictable IP rights in transforming innovation into economic output.

Hear from the Experts: How Patent Litigation Funding is Used to Hedge Risk

IPWatchdog has previously reported on aspects of litigation financing, including a recent article on inventor groups being wary of asymmetrical demands for transparency in revealing funding sources. Last month, IPWatchdog invited a group of experts to LIVE to discuss their experiences with litigation financing, how it works for them, and how it is used to hedge risk.

Past Events with Pinar Gencer

Women’s IP Forum 2025

September 15-17, 2025

IPWatchdog LIVE 2025

March 2, 2025 - March 4, 2025

IPWatchdog LIVE 2024

September 29, 2024-October 1, 2024

Women’s IP Forum 2024

August 26-27, 2024