Graphic design expert witnesses are familiar with the creation and communication of an image, including both pictures and type. They may be experienced in several different areas, as the discipline is utilized throughout various industries. Anything communicated and represented via the use of visuals is considered a product of graphic design, the content of which may be very different depending on the intended statement. A misappropriation of graphic design may develop into potential grounds for a lawsuit.
Graphic design is often utilized for marketing materials and other forms of corporate representation; the discipline may become the subject of a trademark infringement-related court case. Graphic designer experts are therefore often experienced with trademarks, intellectual property, trade dress, theft of trade secrets, and other related areas.
Graphic design expert witnesses are also often skilled in different mediums, as the field utilizes several forms of multimedia tools. Electronic imaging, PhotoShop, printing, publishing, printing equipment, printing supplies, computer graphics, digital imaging, 3D animation, 3D visualization, video, model building, and other tools and aspects of visual design may each be relevant to a graphic design-related lawsuit.
Graphic design may also be used as a valuable tool in reaching a successful outcome of a court case by aiding in the creation of forensic photography and other forms of visually based trial exhibits.
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