Fuelling The Future: Arbitrating IP Disputes Arising From Energy Transition Innovations

In its Net Zero by 2050 Report, the International Energy Agency reported that almost half of the emission reductions required by 2050 will come from technologies which are currently at the demonstration or prototype stage. Attracting investment and increasing the speed with which these technologies can come to market will be critical in meeting this milestone. Reflecting this, the role of technology development and transfer in implementing the energy transition was a major focus of COP28 late last year, with commitments from state parties to triple the use of renewable energy sources and overhaul financial support for green technologies in pursuit of this technological revolution.