International IP Arbitration - Key Developments & Practical Strategies

Introduction

International arbitration is becoming an increasingly important mechanism for resolving complex cross-border IP disputes, particularly in the life sciences, technology and telecoms sectors. With disputes now extending to SEP/FRAND issues, copyright and digital content, R&D collaborations, technology transfers and emerging AI-related IP issues, practitioners need to understand how arbitration interacts with national IP regimes.

This webinar examines the latest developments across key civil and common law jurisdictions. It will explore how national laws, courts and arbitral tribunals approach the critical issues of arbitrability, validity, registration, the legal effect of arbitral awards and cross-border enforcement.

The webinar will also provide practical guidance on conducting IP arbitrations effectively, including managing confidentiality and trade secrets, handling evidence, securing interim relief and navigating the respective roles of arbitral tribunals, national courts and IP offices.

Whether advising on an existing dispute or drafting an arbitration agreement for a future IP conflict, this webinar will help you assess the key risks, navigate jurisdictional differences and develop more effective strategies for international IP arbitration.

What You Will Learn

The webinar will cover the following:

• Recent developments in IP arbitration across key civil and common law jurisdictions in Europe, Asia and the US
• Approaches to arbitrability, validity and registration and the legal effect of arbitral awards in IP disputes
• Inter partes vs erga omnes effects of IP arbitral awards - understanding the practical implications
• Managing confidentiality, trade secrets, evidence and interim relief in IP arbitrations
• Cross-border enforcement - key challenges, risks and opportunities
• Drafting effective arbitration clauses for IP disputes in light of recent developments
• Future trends in IP arbitration, including SEP/FRAND disputes, AI-related IP issues and specialist arbitration rules and procedures