Tamper-proof certificate certification of a work of art or object using a manual cracking method

Abstract

Method for producing a counterfeit-proof certificate. 2. Summary 2.1. Both in the art world and in the market for valuable objects, there are numerous forgeries. Buyers are often unsure whether they are dealing with a genuine original. This new manual tearing process is intended to guarantee this authenticity. 2.2. The certificate contains the object's information in duplicate. Manually tearing these two certificate parts creates a random tear pattern. One certificate part is given to the originator, the other remains in a database. If necessary, for example, during the sale of a valuable object, an auction, or the presentation of a university degree, etc., placing the two parts side by side ensures a 100% match and thus guarantees the object's authenticity. Both tearing and reassembling are carried out under notarial supervision. 2.3. Application in the sale, auction or donation of valuable objects or the handing over of documents.

Description

[0001] I have invented a new technical process to produce counterfeit-proof certificates that 100% guarantees the originality / authenticity of artworks, limited edition art prints, valuable objects, and possibly also university or other degrees, etc.

[0002] The form of this new certificate may vary (see example). Fig. The certificate contains information about the artwork or object in duplicate. One piece of information is separated from the other by a manual tearing process under notarial supervision (see Fig. One part now serves as the main certificate, the other as a test piece. Nothing may be altered on the existing crack, as its unique character guarantees the object's authenticity.

[0003] The test section remains in our database, the main certificate is given to the author.

[0004] To ensure the authenticity of a certified object when purchasing it, only a notary can confirm its 100% authenticity by comparing the two matching parts or placing them side by side – the crack must close perfectly.

[0005] Thus, my tearing method guarantees the authenticity of the respective object; it itself cannot be forged, since no one outside our database possesses the information about the tearing process.

[0006] I would like to have this tearing process patented. Additional Information

[0007] All museums / galleries / auction houses / public institutions etc. are potential customers.

[0008] It is known that up to 70% of the (art) market contains forgeries; many buyers are rightly unsure whether they can rely on the fact that a valuable object they are buying is the original.

[0009] I hope that my method will bring about fundamental changes in this market regarding trust and security.

Claims

[] I would like to have this manual tearing process for certifying works of art or valuable objects patented.

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