Means of evidence and means of obtaining evidence
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In proceedings before the Court, the means of evidence shall include in particular the following: (a) written evidence, whether printed, hand -written or drawn, in particular documents, written witness statements, plans, drawings, photographs; (b) expert reports and reports on experiments carried out for the purpose of the proceedings; (c) physical objects, in particular devices, products, embodiments, exhibits, models; (d) electronic files and audio/video recordings.
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Means of obtaining evidence shall include in particular the following: (a) hearing of the parties; (b) requests for information; (c) production of documents; (d) summoning, hearing and questioning of witnesses; (e) appointing, receiving opinions from, summoning and hearing and questioning of experts; (f) ordering inspection of a place or a physical obj ect; (g) conducting comparative tests and experiments; (h) sworn statements in writing (written witness statements).
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Means of obtaining evidence shall further include [Article 59 and 60 of the Agreement]: (a) ordering a party or a third party to produce evidence; (b) ordering measures to preserve evidence.