Subject, objects and tasks of forensic examination of intellectual property objects

Based on generalization and scientific analysis of expert practice, court decisions on cases related to intellectual property objects, the article presents the subject, objects and tasks of forensic examination of intellectual property objects. It is a result of the synthesis of forensic expert science and empirical experience. In particular, direct objects of forensic examination of intellectual property objects, common objects for each type of forensic examination of intellectual property, generic object of forensic examination of intellectual property presented. Typical questions presented. The subject of forensic examination of intellectual property objects defined, and the tasks solved in the course of research of intellectual property objects presented. The tasks of forensic examination of intellectual property objects divided into identification and diagnostic groups. The object of this examination is a material carrier of information about the results of intellectual activity or the use of means of individualization. The subject - factual data or circumstances of the case, established on the expert's special knowledge, identified in the course of expert research of intellectual property objects. Tasks generally divided into identification tasks, including establishing the identity of intellectual property objects, and diagnostic tasks, including determining the characteristics and properties of intellectual property objects.

forensic science, forensic examination, special knowledge, patents, trademarks, legal proceedings, intellectual property