Mediation offers several significant benefits to parties with Intellectual Property (IP) quarrels. It is often quicker and cheaper than litigation, is confidential, can resolve related conflicts in multiple jurisdictions and can lead to commercially focused solutions (which may not be available from the courts). When all parties engage in good faith, moderated talks can lead to a win-win situation, where old disagreements are settled and future business opportunities created.
Today, there are many mediation providers who specialize in IP matters. One is the World Intellectual Property Organization Arbitration and Mediation Center (WIPO AMC). It reported a 42% increase in cases administered under its rules in 2025, compared to 2024. These instances covered various areas of IP, including copyright and digital content (51%), trademarks (31%) and patents (9%). Highlighting the attractiveness to non-corporates, it was seen that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and individuals
