| Procedural Stage | WIPO Arbitration | WIPO Expedited Arbitration |
|---|---|---|
|
Request for Arbitration |
May be accompanied by Statement of Claim |
Must be accompanied by Statement of Claim |
|
Answer to the Request |
Within 30 days from receipt of Request for Arbitration |
Within 20 days from receipt of Request for Arbitration Must be accompanied by Statement of Defense |
|
Arbitral Tribunal |
One or three arbitrators |
One arbitrator |
|
Statement of Claim |
Within 30 days following notification of establishment of Tribunal |
Provided with Request for Arbitration |
|
Statement of Defense (including Counterclaim) |
Within 30 days after notification of establishment of Tribunal or of Statement of Claim (whichever is later) |
Provided with Answer to the Request for Arbitration |
|
Reply to Counterclaim (if any) |
Within 30 days after receipt of Statement of Defense |
Within 20 days after receipt of Statement of Defense |
|
Hearings |
Date, time and place to be set by Tribunal |
Within 30 days after receipt of Answer to the Request for Arbitration |
|
Closure of Proceedings |
Within 9 months of Statement of Defense or establishment of Tribunal (whichever is later) |
Within 3 months of Statement of Defense or establishment of Tribunal (whichever is later) |
|
Final Award |
Within 3 months of closure of proceedings |
Within 1 month of closure of proceedings |
|
Costs |
Fixed by the Center in consultation with parties and Tribunal |
Fixed if amount in dispute is up to US$ 10 million |