Kluwer: The Arbitrability of IP Disputes: A Concern of the Past?

Published on August 30, 2024

By Finnuala Meaden-Torbitt (Herbert Smith Freehills)

Intellectual property (“IP“) rights are becoming increasingly valuable assets for businesses, especially for sectors like technology and life sciences. These rights can be key to a business’ success. While IP disputes have traditionally been litigated, there has been a notable shift toward ADR, including arbitration. For example, the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center, which specializes...

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