In this episode of the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Matters podcast, we welcome Maureen Fondo, Head of Copyright and Related Rights at the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO). With over 16 years of experience in copyright law, Maureen shares her professional journey into intellectual property, highlighting how her background as a lawyer, lecturer, and artist has shaped her IP perspective.
The episode explores the WIPO ADR Co-Administration Program, a collaborative initiative supporting IP and copyright offices—particularly in ARIPO member states—in developing efficient, digital ADR services. Maureen explains the relevance of the Kampala Protocol for voluntary copyright registration and how it intersects with dispute resolution at the regional level.
She also shares personal insights on the transformative power of education, the importance of empowering young professionals in IP, and how ADR can support creators in today’s digital, cross-border environment. The conversation highlights ARIPO’s growing efforts, in partnership with WIPO, to build sustainable dispute resolution mechanisms across Africa.
In this episode of the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Matters podcast, we welcome Stephen Hanna, the Chief Executive Officer of the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC). We discuss the mission and initiatives of ESIC and focus on the groundbreaking initiative of the newly established International Games and Esports Tribunal (IGET). IGET is a collaboration between ESIC and the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center (WIPO AMC). Stephen shares insights into the importance of safeguarding the integrity of esports, the challenges faced by the industry, and how IGET aims to provide a specialized platform for resolving disputes in the video games and esports sectors. The conversation highlights the collaborative efforts between ESIC and the WIPO AMC to build a sustainable and transparent future for dispute
resolution in gaming.
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International Games & Esports Tribunal
In this episode we welcome Sergi Mesonero, Head of esports at Video Games Europe. With over a decade of experience in the gaming industry, Sergi has been advancing esports and shaping policies across Europe. Sergi shares insights into the complexities of organizing esports competitions, the importance of collaboration between stakeholders, the role of intellectual property, and ADR as a tool to help create a more sustainable and professional esports ecosystem. We dive into his journey from film distribution to founding a major esports organization in Spain and leading strategic initiatives for Video Games Europe, the unique challenges of policymaking in the esports environment, and valuable advice for aspiring professionals on the gaming industry.
In this episode we welcome Anita Huss, CEO and Secretary General of the International Federation of Reproduction Rights Organizations (IFRRO). With over two decades of experience in intellectual property and copyright, Anita shares her insights into the evolving landscape of copyright management in the digital age, focusing on artificial intelligence, collective management organizations (CMOs), and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). We discuss her professional journey, the challenges facing the industry, and valuable advice for young professionals pursuing a career in intellectual property.
In this episode, we dive with Professor Eleonora Rosati into the significance of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in the EU digital environment, her journey into IP law, the challenges of copyright in the digital age, the shift towards digital content, the growing necessity for ADR to resolve disputes especially for SMEs and innovators in this environment, and more.
In this episode, we're unlocking a whole new level as we venture into the unpredictable world where video games, eSports, and dispute resolution intersect. Through case studies and real-world examples, we will be leveling the playing field for conflicts without the game-over of traditional court litigation. Whether you're a player, creator, or practitioner, you will gain a clear understanding of how the tailored ADR proceedings of the WIPO Center can benefit these particular digital disputes. Don't miss out—hit that play button and let the adventure begin!
Step into the dynamic world of copyright and content-related disputes in the digital age as we explore how alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms, play a pivotal role in resolving these IP disputes.
In this latest episode, discover the importance of digital copyright, the hurdles creators encounter, and the impact of ADR in preserving business relationships, navigating technical intricacies, and streamlining dispute resolution.
In this insightful episode, we explore the strategic benefits of utilizing mediation as a powerful tool for preventing and resolving intellectual property (IP) and technology-related disputes. Through real-world examples from WIPO mediations, discover how parties have effectively transformed conflicts into valuable business opportunities by leveraging mediation to negotiate contracts and foster collaborations. Delve into the advantages of mediation, why it is particularly suitable for IP and tech disputes, and why it serves as an excellent option for SMEs, creators, and entrepreneurs. Gain a clear understanding of how mediation works and get a glimpse of what the future holds for IP mediation.
In recent years, the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center (the “WIPO Center”) has administered some 70 WIPO mediation cases relating to FRAND licensing negotiations. Under the WIPO Mediation Rules, mediators facilitate licensing negotiations to help parties agree on FRAND licensing terms. Evelyn Chen, director at Ericsson's IP Rights and Licensing group, and Margarita Kato from the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center in Geneva discuss the advantages that alternative dispute resolution offers to resolve SEP disputes.
Disputes in the fashion and luxury industries relate to a wide variety of contracts, including retail, licensing, distribution, franchising, advertising and exploitation of image rights, among others. Ida Palombella, Partner at Deloitte Legal in Milan, and Chiara Accornero from the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center in Geneva discuss the advantages that alternative dispute resolution offers to resolve these disputes.
Mediation is an attractive option for parties that place a premium on the preservation or enhancement of their relationship, seek to maintain control over the dispute settlement process, value confidentiality, or want to reach a speedy settlement without damage to their reputations. In this episode, Selin Ozturk and Margarita Kato from the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center discuss key elements and procedural steps of a WIPO Mediation. In order to illustrate how mediation works in practice, they refer to a WIPO mediation case involving companies in the life sciences sector
The WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center with the support of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea (MCST) conducted an extensive survey on the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms to resolve digital copyright and content disputes. Dev Gangjee, Professor of Intellectual Property Law at the University of Oxford, Leandro Toscano and Oscar Suarez, from the WIPO Center discuss the results of the survey and the insights it provided when analyzing the use of ADR to resolve such disputes.
Innovative businesses in the IT and software industry often face disputes that can disrupt their commercial relationships or activities. Lam Chung Nian, Head of Intellectual Property, Technology & Data Group of WongPartnership LLP, and Chiara Accornero from the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center discuss the advantages of using mediation and arbitration to resolve these disputes quickly and cost-effectively.
