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WIPO Seminar on SEPs and Dispute Resolution: Faster, Higher, Stronger - Together?

A level playing field for SEP dispute settlement

In the year of IP and sports, WIPO is bringing the global SEP community together for a seminar on standard essential patents and dispute resolution.

From standards development and FRAND licensing to litigation and alternative dispute resolution, SEP disputes often involve both rivalry and cooperation. Parties compete to advance their own position, but fair and lasting outcomes depend on a level playing field, clear and respected rules of the game, and constructive dispute-resolution mechanisms with competent referees.

Continuing the dialogue under the WIPO Strategy on Standard Essential Patents 2024-26, this Seminar brings together judges, policymakers, industry representatives, practitioners, academics and other experts for a focused exchange on how SEP disputes are evolving worldwide, and how practical dispute-resolution tools can support a more balanced global SEP ecosystem.

Registration is free of charge and open to any interested party. If you can’t attend in person, join us online.

Meeting codeWIPO/SEP/GEN/26
Date and venueOctober 12 to October 13, 2026 (Geneva, Switzerland) Hybrid
Language(s) of interpretationEnglish, Français, Español
Previous / future meetingsWIPO/SEP/GE/25 >> WIPO/SEP/GEN/26
Topic(s)Patents, Arbitration, Mediation, Domain Name Disputes (Alternative Dispute Resolution), PCT Informal Consultation Meeting on Electronic Filing, Building Respect for Intellectual Property (IP) / Enforcement of IP Rights, Workshops and Seminars, Standard Essential Patents
WIPO/SEP/GEN/26

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Program highlights

This year’s discussions and exchanges focus on the legal and practical questions surrounding SEPs and related disputes.

Day one sets the scene with a warm-up on WIPO’s current SEP-related work, tools, and support, offering space to take stock, gather feedback, and reflect.

On-site attendees have the opportunity to participate in one of four focused workshops:

  • Workshop 1 – SEP Information, Data and Transparency
  • Workshop 2 – Legal Landscape and Access to Legal Information
  • Workshop 3 – FRAND in Practice
  • Workshop 4 – Emerging Practical Needs and Areas for Further Exploration

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Day two shift gears to SEP litigation and dispute settlement trends, with discussions on jurisdiction, FRAND determination, remedies, litigation strategies, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) options.

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WIPO/SEP/GEN/26/1 PROV. 2EnglishProvisional ProgramProvisional Program, Complete document (pdf)
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