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WIPO Expert Determination for Digital Copyright and Trademark Infringement
(WIPO DCTI)

WIPO DCTI helps users of online platforms, including right holders, and online platforms to resolve copyright and trademark infringement disputes swiftly and effectively. Parties can benefit from the expertise of impartial neutrals appointed by the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center (WIPO AMC) to resolve the dispute.

WIPO DCTI is part of the WIPO ADR for Digital Copyright and Content Disputes services.

Who is WIPO DCTI for?

WIPO DCTI can help a diverse range of individuals and entities to navigate copyright and trademark disputes in the digital environment. Here are some examples of users or right holders who can benefit using this service:

  • Artists
  • Authors and publishers
  • CMOs
  • Content creators
  • Copyright owners
  • Designers
  • Digital service providers
  • Filmmakers
  • Musicians and bands
  • Online businesses
  • Online platform users
  • Online retailers
  • Performers
  • Phonogram producers
  • Photographers
  • SMEs
  • Social media influencers
  • Software developers
  • Trademark owners
This list is not exhaustive. Any party facing copyright and trademark infringement issues on online platforms can benefit from WIPO DCTI.

What issues can WIPO DCTI help you resolve?

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI - Generative AI)
  • Artwork reproduction
  • Design and logo misuse
  • Image rights
  • Literary work unauthorized distribution
  • Music copyright issues
  • Online course material copying
  • Photograph misappropriation
  • Plagiarism of written works
  • Software copyright concerns
  • Trademark infringement
  • Unauthorized content usage
  • Video content unauthorized sharing

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