November 18-20, 2025, from 10:00 to 12:00 CET

Organized by WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center

The Workshop aims to promote the understanding of WIPO Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) options for the resolution of intellectual property (IP) and technology disputes. The Workshop is designed for mediators, arbitrators and IP lawyers, in-house counsel, patent and trademark attorneys and business professionals, including SMEs and startups, wishing to familiarize with international mediation and arbitration procedures and to receive training as mediators, arbitrators or party representatives.

The Workshop will cover IP and technology mediation and arbitration across industry sectors, with particular focus on the practical case application of the WIPO Mediation, Arbitration and Expedited Arbitration Rules, and guidance on drafting of dispute resolution clauses. Speakers include WIPO mediators and arbitrators, in-house counsel, and WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center professionals, all experienced in the conduct of international mediation and arbitration procedures. Ample Q&A opportunities will enable attendees to interact with the speakers.

• Day 1 – November 18, 2025 - WIPO Mediation
• Day 2 - November 19, 2025 - WIPO Arbitration
• Day 3 - November 20, 2025 - Case Examples, Industry Perspective, and Drafting of ADR Clauses

Certificates of participation will be issued to participants who attend all three days of the Workshop.

For any related inquiries, please contact arbiter.mail@wipo.int

For more information or registration: https://www.wipo.int/amc/en/events/workshops/2025/arbmed-nov.html