Software valuation expert witnesses are often required for disputes involving infringement of technology or software. Valuation experts in IP Expert Witness Directory’s database of expert witnesses can be used to calculate damages related to software if, for example the software is used by a third party without authorisation, if the software is damaged by a third party, if ownership of the software is in dispute, if the software or the company owning the software is being sold, or if the partners of the business are in dispute.
Software valuation expert witnesses in IP Expert Witness Directory are experienced in carrying out software valuations in all these instances. Software valuation expert witnesses present their findings in a report which can be presented as evidence. Oral evidence can also be provided by the expert witness in court on the software valuation.
Expert witnesses can be appointed by the owner of the software or client directly, as well as though their legal representatives. The software valuation expert witness’ duty is ultimately to the court. The software valuation expert’s duty is to provide balanced, unbiased expert opinion and evidence to enable the judge to reach a fair and informed decision.
Valuations and findings from software valuation expert witnesses can also be used as part of the mediation and negotiation process to try and resolve the dispute without the need to go to court, incurring additional costs. Software valuation expert witnesses can also be appointed as a single joint expert, acting for opposing parties which agree to abide by the software valuation expert witnesses’ findings.
Software is often used in conjunction with other assets such as a trademark, brand, copyright, patent or other forms of intellectual property. Software valuation expert witnesses in IP Expert Witness Directory’s database are also experienced valuing other forms of intellectual property to provide a rounded software valuation.
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