Marking examination prices
Preliminary indications. The final cost is determined after reviewing the object, photographs, documents and questions.
| Initial telephone consultation | free for up to 15 minutes |
| Preliminary analysis of photographs and documents | from RUB 10,000 |
| Specialist opinion based on submitted materials | from RUB 40,000 |
| Examination of markings on metals | from RUB 50,000 |
| Examination of markings on polymers | from RUB 50,000 |
| Examination of markings on other materials | from RUB 55,000 |
| Determination of the marking application method | from RUB 55,000 |
| Alteration, removal or damage to markings | from RUB 60,000 |
| Forensic marking examination | from RUB 70 000 |
| Combined examination including laboratory work | from RUB 90 000 |
| Review of a marking expert report | from RUB 45,000 |
| Specialist participation in a court hearing | from RUB 20,000 |
Additional services: site visits, microscopy, laboratory examinations, urgency, a large number of objects and combined work are agreed and recorded in the order before work begins.
Indicative timeframes
- Review of an expert report — at least 5 working days.
- Specialist’s opinion — at least 10 working days.
- Court-appointed examination — at least 16 working days.
- Preparation of a document based on inspection findings — at least 5 working days after the inspection.
These timeframes apply to standard assignments and begin after the order has been agreed, the complete set of materials has been received and the agreed payment conditions have been met.
Additional tests, laboratory examinations and the involvement of other specialists may extend the timeframe. The exact timeframe and scope of work are recorded in the order before work begins.
Consultation
Send photographs of the marking and a description of the product
Describe the object, material, marking location and task, and attach photographs, documents, questions from the court, the previous expert's report or information about the product's origin.
- markings on metals;
- markings on polymers;
- serial numbers, stamped marks and plates;
- signs of alteration, removal or damage to a marking.