Protecting Intellectual Property Rights Through International Arbitration

In this second article of our International Arbitration Series, we consider the benefits of international arbitration as a dispute resolution mechanism for intellectual property disputes.

The rapid development of new technologies and processes in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, life sciences, aerospace, energy, telecommunications, and information technology has led to an exponential increase in the number of patents and trademarks issued and domain name registrations around the globe. The increase is unlikely to slow with ongoing events like the COVID 19 pandemic, the fourth industrial revolution, and the scramble to address climate change—all of which are driving further innovation.