New York, United States of America, Friday, November 7, 2014
Description
The purpose of the WIPO Arbitration Workshop is to provide intensive basic training of a practical nature for party representatives in arbitration and for arbitrators. The training will focus on the main principles of international commercial arbitration law and practice, with particular reference to the practical application of the 2014 WIPO Arbitration and WIPO Expedited Arbitration Rules (as well as the WIPO Expert Determination Rules) in intellectual property and technology disputes.
The format of the Workshop will consist of presentations by the instructors and discussion between participants and instructors. After completion of the Workshop, participants will have a better understanding of the substantive components of international commercial arbitration, as well as the benefits and limitations of arbitration in intellectual property disputes as compared to other dispute resolution options, in particular court litigation. In addition, they will obtain practical information about the role of the WIPO Center in arbitration proceedings, and its arbitration clauses and rules.
Program
The Program of the WIPO Arbitration Workshop will be devoted to the following subjects:
- Drafting Dispute Resolution Clauses, including for FRAND Disputes
- Recent Developments in International Arbitration
- Arbitration of Intellectual Property Disputes
- Selection and Appointment of the Tribunal
- Preparatory Organization
- Interim Relief
- Hearings and Evidence: Managing the Process
- Awards
Faculty
The faculty for this Workshop will consist of experienced WIPO arbitrators with extensive international arbitration experience, including exposure to intellectual property, technology issues, and entertainment transactions.
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| Trevor Cook WilmerHale New York USA |
M. Scott Donahey WIPO Mediator and Arbitrator Palo Alto USA |
Rachael Kent WilmerHale Washington, DC USA |
Christian Loyau ETSI France |
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| Peter Michaelson Michaelson ADR Chambers, LLC New York USA |
David Perkins WIPO Mediator and Arbitrator London UK |
Richard Tan Stanford Law Corporation Singapore |
Full profiles of the faculty are available at https://www.wipo.int/amc/en/events/workshops/2014/arbmed/arbitration/profiles/
Who Should Attend
The WIPO Arbitration Workshop is designed for lawyers, patent and trademark attorneys, and others wishing to familiarize themselves with the international arbitration process and to receive training as party representatives or arbitrators. Proficiency in English is essential for participation.
Certificate of Participation (including for CLE/CPD)
All participants who complete the program will be awarded a certificate of participation. Those who have applied for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) or Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit will receive a special certificate to this effect.
| Venue | Timetable | Language | |
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| Kirkland & Ellis LLP 601 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10022 United States of America |
The program will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | English |
Registration and Fee
| Participation | Registration Fee | Cancellations | How to apply |
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| Participation in the Workshop will be limited to 60 persons | USD750 (includes materials, coffee and lunches) | The registration fee paid to WIPO will be refunded only for cancellations received before October 24, 2014 | Through the Registration Form or online |
Contact Details
WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
34, chemin des Colombettes
P.O. Box 18
1211 Geneva 20
Switzerland
T +41 22 338 8247 or 0800 888 549
F +41 22 740 8337 or 0800 888 550
E arbiter.meetings@wipo.int
W www.wipo.int/amc/
Other Events Organized by the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center
- WIPO Mediation Workshop
New York, United States of America, November 6, 2014 - WIPO Advanced Workshop on Domain Name Dispute Resolution: Update on Precedent and Practice
Geneva, Switzerland, December 4 and 5, 2014
Further information is available at www.wipo.int/amc/en/events/