WIPO Mediation and Arbitration Workshop
November 17-19, 2026, from 10:00 to 12:00 CET
organized by
WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center
The Workshop aims to promote understanding of WIPO Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) options for the resolution of intellectual property (IP) and technology disputes. It is designed for mediators, arbitrators, IP lawyers, in-house counsel, patent and trademark attorneys and business professionals – including SMEs and startups – wishing to familiarize themselves with international mediation and arbitration procedures and to receive training as mediators, arbitrators or party representatives.
The Workshop will cover IP and technology mediation and arbitration across a range of industry sectors, with particular focus on the practical case application of the WIPO Mediation, Arbitration and Expedited Arbitration Rules, and guidance on drafting of dispute resolution clauses. Speakers include WIPO mediators and arbitrators, external counsel, and WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center (WIPO Center) professionals, all experienced in the conduct of international mediation and arbitration procedures. Ample Q&A opportunities will enable attendees to interact with the speakers.
10:00 – 10:10
I. Opening
Heike Wollgast (Head, IP Disputes Section, WIPO Center)
10:10 – 11:00
II. Overview: WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center, including the WIPO Mediation Rules
Chiara Accornero (Legal Officer, IP Disputes Section, WIPO Center)
Caleb Goh (Representative, WIPO Center Office in Singapore)
Jing Mi (Associate Legal Officer, WIPO Office in China)
11:00 – 11:45
III. Intellectual Property and Technology Mediation and the Conduct of a Mediation
Joyce A. Tan (PBM, LVM Law Chambers LLC, Singapore)
11:45 – 12:00
Questions and Answers
10:00 – 10:20
I. Overview: WIPO Arbitration and Expedited Arbitration
Andrzej Gadkowski (Legal Officer, IP Disputes Section, WIPO Center)
10:20 – 11:00
II. Intellectual Property and Technology Arbitration
Chung Nian Lam (WongPartnership LLP, Singapore)
11:00 – 11:45
III. The Conduct of WIPO Arbitration and Expedited Arbitration Proceedings
Philipp Groz (Schellenberg Wittmer, Zurich)
11:45 – 12:00
Questions and Answers
10:00 – 10:45
I. Current Trends in IP ADR
10:45 – 11:05
II. Mediation and Arbitration in Practice: Case Examples
Chiebuka Nnamoko (Legal Case Manager, IP Disputes Section, WIPO Center)
11:05 – 11:45
III. Drafting Effective Mediation and Arbitration Clauses for IP and Technology Disputes
Kathleen Paisley (Ambos NBGO, Brussels)
Chiara Accornero (Legal Officer, IP Disputes Section, WIPO Center)
11:45 – 12:00
Questions and Answers; Closing
Certificates of participation will be issued to participants who attend all three days of the Workshop in full.
We look forward meeting you online in November.
For any related inquiries, please contact adr.info@wipo.int
Contact
WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center Geneva
34, chemin des Colombettes
1211 Geneva 20
Switzerland
T +41 22 338 8247
F +41 22 740 3700
WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center Singapore
Maxwell Chambers Suites
28 Maxwell Road #02-14
Singapore 069120
T +65 6225 2129
F +65 6225 3568