The WIPO Arbitration Rules: A Commentary is the first in-depth analysis of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Center’s Arbitration Rules, in which eminent and experienced arbitration practitioners provide both an overall survey and a highly detailed and granular treatment of the application and interpretation of the Rules, including the Expedited Rules introduced in 2021. In contracts and proceedings related to intellectual property and technology matters, arguably the most reputable, experienced, and truly international dispute resolution institution is the Arbitration and Mediation Center of the WIPO.
Illustrating the use of the WIPO Arbitration Rules in practice, the authors fully consider multiple procedural aspects of WIPO arbitrations, encompassing the following aspects:
The authors demonstrate how the WIPO Arbitration Rules assist in adjudicating a range of legal issues, such as patent infringement, patent licenses, IT transactions, distribution agreements, research and development agreements, technology transfer agreements, copyright matters, trademark coexistence agreements, art marketing, artistic production, media-related agreements, joint venture agreements, and cases arising out of agreements in settlement of prior multi-jurisdictional patent litigation.
Thanks to the expert insights and clear, practical guidance provided by the contributors, anyone considering the use of the WIPO Rules or participating in IP-related arbitration will be well-prepared to handle their cases and will develop a comprehensive understanding of the procedural intricacies. The Commentary is sure to become a primary source of inspiration and direction for arbitrations under the WIPO Rules and, more broadly, serve as an essential resource for the increasing number of complex intellectual property disputes encountered by parties, legal counsel, and adjudicators worldwide.