Methods for expert assessment of intellectual property 
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The peculiarity of intellectual property is that its objects are not expressed materially; it can be a unique plot of a painting, a model, a logo, or a drawing. How to make sure that they give their owners certain rights, protection and possibly generate profit? The law firm “Sodeistvie” will help us deal with this issue . The legislation of the Russian Federation establishes a procedure for assessing such objects, which is carried out only by specialized licensing organizations.
To evaluate intellectual objects means to determine their consumer value and efficiency, based on the novelty of technological and production processes. The result of such an assessment is to establish the possible profitability of intangible assets.
Choosing an expert assessment method
Expert assessment of the value of intellectual property objects is carried out by specialists who, when choosing a valuation method, proceed from:
- the type of object being assessed and its purpose;
- requirements of the customer of the assessment (owner, buyer);
- market situation;
- economic development at the time of assessment;
- provided reliable documentation;
Basic methods of expert assessment
Expert assessment of these objects is carried out using basic approaches, which include three main methods:
- Profitable. Applies when it is possible to determine the income that can be received from the use or acquisition of rights to a specific intellectual object.
- Comparative. It is used when there are similar objects on the market that can perform the same functions, have similar qualities and be used in the same industry.
- Expensive. Used to estimate the costs that are necessary to create, acquire or improve an object. The result of such an assessment allows the owner or buyer to understand whether it is profitable to purchase a new property or not. This method is the most rational and successful.
Experts can choose one suitable method or several different ones to evaluate the components of a single object.
Expert evaluation of shares
Many consider shares to be an object of intellectual property, due to the fact that they have no material expression. But according to the law, shares are securities that confirm the investment of funds in a joint stock company and give the right to receive dividends. Therefore, the valuation of ordinary shares is carried out using different methods than IP objects. To evaluate them, a set of measures is used to objectively study the value of shares, the ability to bring dividends to the owner, as well as the possibility of increasing their value on the market.
Professional valuation of intellectual property and shares is very important for large companies. It allows them to expand the scope of their capabilities and enter new markets with virtually no justified risks.