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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, backed by a reasonable fixed fee structure. This fee encompasses the entire journey, from submitting a case to receiving a reasoned decision.

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


Which cases can be filed through WIPO DCTI?

  • Copyright and trademark infringement related cases on online platforms, with usual disputes shown below.
  • One Requesting Party and one Responding Party.
  • Requesting Party pays the full fee when filing a Request. Responding Party pays the full fee when answering to the Request.

Which cases cannot be filed through WIPO DCTI?

  • Non-copyright or trademark infringement related cases.
  • More than one Requesting Party or Responding Party.
  • Disputes outside the European Union (EU).

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
  • Unauthorized content usage
  • Video content unauthorized sharing
  • Trademark infringement

How much does WIPO DCTI cost?

With WIPO DCTI, parties know the cost right from the start. The procedure is subject to a single fixed fee that each party must pay.

Requesting Party Responding Party
Filing Fee Administration Fee Neutral's Fees
€ 50 € 300 € 700
This fee covers:



How to use WIPO DCTI

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Step 1: Start the Procedure

Submit a Request to the WIPO AMC using the provided electronic form. Apart from essential details, the form will ask for relevant documents, such as the Notice filed with the online platform and the Statement of Reasons issued by the online platform.


Step 2: Responding Party’s Answer

Once the Responding Party receives the Request, they have up to twenty (20) calendar days to reply to the particulars of the Request.


Step 3: Neutral Appointment

The WIPO AMC typically appoints a neutral within ten (10) calendar days after receiving a reply from the Responding Party or maximum twenty (20) calendar days since the Request was received.


Step 4: Reaching Resolution

The Neutral will issue a Resolution to resolve the dispute, which will include a brief description of the dispute, a non-binding recommendation on whether the matter constitutes copyright or trademark infringement, the reasons for the recommendation, and the effective date of the Resolution. The Resolution is then communicated to both parties, allowing them to consider their next steps.
The WIPO AMC will guide the parties through each step of the procedure.

For more information, please refer to the WIPO DCTI Rules.

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