WIPO Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Collaborations

The WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center (Center) collaborates with Intellectual Property (IP) and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) stakeholders to raise awareness of the advantages of ADR methods to prevent and resolve IP and technology disputes.

The Center also collaborates with IP and Copyright Offices and National Courts.

Current Collaborations

Argentina	Cámara de Empresas de Software y Servicios Informáticos de Argentina (CESSI)	The WIPO Center collaborates with CESSI in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of Information and Communication Technology in Argentina.
Brazil	Brazilian Franchise Association (ABF)	The WIPO Center collaborates with ABF in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of Franchising in Brazil.
Brazil	Brazilian Intellectual Property Association (ABPI)	The WIPO Center collaborates with ABPI in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of IP in Brazil.
Colombia	Bogota Chamber of Commerce - Arbitration and Conciliation Center (CCB CAC)	The WIPO Center collaborates with CCB CAC in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of IP in Colombia.
Costa Rica	Costa Rica Chamber of Commerce - Arbitration and Conciliation Center	The WIPO Center collaborates with the Arbitration and Conciliation Center of the Costa Rica Chamber of Commerce in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of IP in Costa Rica.
Ecuador	Ecuadorian American Chamber of Commerce - Arbitration and Mediation Center	The WIPO Center collaborates with the Arbitration and Mediation Center of the Ecuadorian American Chamber of Commerce in the promotion of the us of ADR options for disputes in the area of IP in Ecuador.
	Guayaquil Chamber of Commerce - Arbitration and Conciliation Center	The WIPO Center collaborates with the Arbitration and Conciliation Center of the Guayaquil Chamber of Commerce in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of IP in Ecuador.
	Quito Chamber of Commerce - Arbitration and Mediation Center	The WIPO Center collaborates with the Arbitration and Mediation Center of the Quito Chamber of Commerce in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of IP in Ecuador.
Egypt	Cairo Regional Center for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA)	The WIPO Center collaborates with CRCICA in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of IP in Egypt.
*Europe*	European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI)	The WIPO Center collaborates with ETSI in the in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of Information and Communication Technology, including in the area of FRAND. The WIPO Center makes available tailored WIPO submission agreements which facilitate party submission of FRAND disputes to WIPO ADR and has developed, in collaboration with ETSI, a Guidance on WIPO FRAND ADR.
*Europe*	European Union Horizon 2020 Development of a Simplified Consortium Agreement (DESCA)	The DESCA Model Consortium Agreement for the European Union research funding program Horizon 2020 recommends WIPO Mediation Followed, in the Absence of a Settlement, by WIPO Expedited Arbitration.
Gulf Cooperation Council	The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Commercial Arbitration Center	The WIPO Center collaborates with the GCC Commercial Arbitration Center in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of IP in the Gulf region.
Germany	German Documentary Association (AG DOK)	The WIPO Center collaborates with AG DOK in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of Film and Media and Entertainment in Germany.
Guatemala	Arbitration and Conciliation Center (CENAC)	The WIPO Center collaborates with CENAC in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of IP in Guatemala.
India	Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)	The WIPO Center collaborates with FICCI in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of IP in India.
	Indian Council of Arbitration (ICA)	The WIPO Center collaborates with ICA in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of IP in India.
	International Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ICADR)	The WIPO Center collaborates with ICADR in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of IP in India.
International	Association de Gestion Internationale Collective des Oeuvres Audiovisuelles (AGICOA)	The WIPO Center collaborates with AGICOA in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of Collecting Societies. The WIPO Center has developed in cooperation with AGICOA WIPO Mediation Rules and WIPO Expedited Arbitration Rules tailored to the specific needs of AGICOA right holders.
	Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM)	The WIPO Center collaborates with AUTM in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of Research and Development.
	Campaign for Greener Arbitrations	The WIPO Center is on the Steering Committee of the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations, an initiative to reduce the carbon footprint of international arbitration.
	Format Recognition and Protection Association (FRAPA)	The WIPO Center collaborates with FRAPA in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of Film and Media and Entertainment.
	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)	The WIPO Center collaborates with IEEE in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of IP.
	International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA)/International Bar Association (IBA)	The WIPO Center collaborates with the ICCA-IBA Joint Task Force on Data Protection in International Arbitration Proceedings in the development of a Roadmap to Data Protection in International Arbitration.
	International Council of Museums (ICOM)	The WIPO Center collaborates with ICOM in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of Art and Cultural Heritage. The WIPO Center has developed in cooperation with ICOM a dedicated mediation process for disputes involving ICOM members' areas of activity under the tailored ICOM-WIPO Mediation Rules.
	International Federation of Inventors Associations (IFIA)	The WIPO Center collaborates with IFIA in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of IP.
	International Technology Law Association (ITechLaw)	The WIPO Center collaborates with ITechLaw in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of Information and Communication Technology.
	International Trademark Association (INTA)	The WIPO Center collaborates with INTA in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of IP.
	World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI)	The WIPO Center collaborates with WFSGI in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of Sports.
	Working Group on LegalTech Adoption in International Arbitration	The WIPO Center collaborates with the Working Group on LegalTech in the development of a Protocol on Online Case Management in International Arbitration.
Italy	Camera Arbitrale di Milano (CAM)	The WIPO Center collaborates with CAM in the promotion of the use of ADR options for international disputes in the area of IP and technology involving at least a non-Italian party. The WIPO Center and CAM have developed model WIPO-CAM mediation clauses and submission agreement and an indicative WIPO-CAM Panel of Mediators.
Italy	Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI)	The WIPO Center collaborates with CNMI in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of Fashion in Italy.
*Japan*	Japan Federation of Bar Associations (JFBA)	The WIPO Center collaborates with JFBA in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of IP in Japan.
*Japan*	The Japan Commercial Arbitration Association (JCAA)	The WIPO Center collaborates with JCAA in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of IP in Japan.
Republic of Korea	European Chamber of Commerce in the Republic of Korea (ECCK)	The WIPO Center collaborates with ECCK in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of IP in the Republic of Korea.
	Federation of Korean Information Industries (FKII)	The WIPO Center collaborates with FKII in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of Information and Communication Technology in the Republic of Korea.
	Korea International Mediation Centre (KIMC)	The WIPO Center collaborates with KIMC in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of IP in the Republic of Korea.
	Seoul International Dispute Resolution Center (SIDRC)	The WIPO Center collaborates with SIDRC in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of IP in the Republic of Korea.
	Small and Medium Business Administration (SMBA)	The WIPO Center collaborates with SMBA in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of IP in the Republic of Korea.
Singapore	Singapore International Mediation Center (SIMC)	The WIPO Center collaborates with SIMC in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of IP in Singapore.
	European Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (EuroCham SG)	The WIPO Center collaborates with EuroCham SG in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of IP in Singapore.
	SGTech (Formerly Singapore Infocomm Technology Federation (SiTF)) (SGTech)	The WIPO Center collaborates with SGTech in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of Information and Communication Technology in Singapore.
	Franchising and Licensing Association of Singapore (FLA)	The WIPO Center collaborates with FLA in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of Franchising in Singapore.
	Singapore FinTech Association (SFA)	The WIPO Center collaborates with SFA in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of FinTech in Singapore.
	Singapore International Arbitration Center (SIAC)	The WIPO Center collaborates with SIAC in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of IP in Singapore.
	SingEx Exhibitions Pte. Ltd. (SingEx)	The WIPO Center collaborates with SingEx in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of Trade Fairs in Singapore. The WIPO Center has developed in cooperation with SingEx a Fast-Track Intellectual Property Dispute Resolution Procedure for SingEx Trade and/or Consumer Fairs.
	Textile and Fashion Federation of Singapore (TaFF)	The WIPO Center collaborates with TaFF in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of Fashion in Singapore.
Spain	Asociación Española de Empresas Productoras y Desarrolladoras de Videojuegos y Software de Entretenimiento (DEV)	The WIPO Center collaborates with DEV in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of Information and Communication Technology in Spain.
	Asociación Española de Franquiciadores (AEF)	The WIPO Center collaborates with AEF in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of Franchising in Spain.
	Entidad de Gestión de Derechos de los Productores Audiovisuales (EGEDA)	The WIPO Center collaborates with EGEDA in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of Collecting Societies. The WIPO Center has developed in cooperation with EGEDA WIPO Mediation Rules and WIPO Expedited Arbitration Rules tailored to the specific needs of EGEDA rightsholders.
Switzerland	Association Suisse de Droit du Sport (ASDS)	The WIPO Center collaborates with ASDS in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of Sports in Switzerland.
	Palexpo	The WIPO Center collaborates with Palexpo in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of Trade Fairs in Switzerland. The WIPO Center has developed in cooperation with Palexpo a Fast-Track Intellectual Property Dispute Resolution Procedure for Palexpo Trade Fairs.
	Swiss Franchise Association (SFA)	The WIPO Center collaborates with SFA in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of Franchising.
United Arab Emirates	The Gulf Institute for International Law (GIIL)	The WIPO Center collaborates with GIIL in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of IP in the United Arab Emirates.
Yemen	The Yemeni Center for Conciliation and Arbitration	The WIPO Center collaborates with the Yemeni Center for Conciliation and Arbitration in the promotion of the use of ADR options for disputes in the area of IP in Yemen.