TheWIPO Arbitration and Mediation Centeroffers time- and cost-efficient alternative dispute resolution (ADR) options, such asmediation,arbitration,expedited arbitration,andexpert determinationto enable private parties to settle their domestic or cross-border commercial disputes. The WIPO Center is international and specialized in IP and technology disputes. The WIPO Center is also the global leader in the provision ofdomain name dispute resolution servicesunder the WIPO-designed UDRP.
WIPO ADR is specialized, flexible and confidential. Its consensual nature often results in a less adversarial process, allowing the parties to begin, continue, or enhance profitable business relationships with each other. If well managed, ADR can save time and money. Read more onADR advantages.
WIPO ADR options have been used by large-sized companies, SMEs and startups across industries and sectors, artists and inventors, R&D centers, universities, producers and collecting societies. Read more on theWIPO case experience.
The WIPO Center provides recommendedADR contract clausesto facilitate party agreement to refer a dispute to WIPO ADR. The WIPO Center also makes available theWIPO Clause Generator.
The WIPO Center makes availableprocedural information and filing guidelinesfor WIPO Mediation, Arbitration and Expert Determination options. The WIPO Center also providesGood Officesservices.
If you are involved in a domain name dispute, you can visitWIPO’s domain name dispute resolution serviceswebsite.
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