WIPO Mediation for Proceedings Instituted in the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS)
A framework for collaboration between the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) and WIPO has been established upon the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on September 28, 2011. Under the MOU, IPOS and the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center (WIPO Center) established a joint dispute resolution procedure to facilitate the mediation of intellectual property disputes pending before IPOS.
From July 3 to December 31, 2024, ASEAN parties can benefit from the WIPO-Singapore ASEAN Mediation Programme (AMP), which offers funding for mediations administered by the WIPO Center’s Office in Singapore.
Disputes Pending before IPOS
Disputes in this area may be related to trademark, patent, industrial design and geographical indications proceedings pending before IPOS. IPOS offers a voluntary mediation option to parties to resolve these disputes through mediation under the WIPO Mediation Rules.The WIPO Mediation option offered by IPOS may be especially advantageous for international parties seeking to settle related disputes in multiple jurisdictions.
The WIPO Mediation option is available through the entire dispute resolution process before IPOS. More information on IPOS proceedings may be obtained here.
Areas of Mediation
- Trademark
- Patent
- Industrial design
- Geographical indications
WIPO Mediation Services for IPOS
- Administration of Disputes Pending before IPOS
The WIPO Center will then contact the parties regarding the next steps of the procedure, the fees and the appointment of the mediator. The parties are free to identify themselves a suitable candidate for such appointment. The WIPO Center is available to assist with the provision of a shortlist of qualified mediator candidates.
In its role as administering institution, the WIPO Center maintains strict neutrality and independence.
Examples of WIPO mediations for proceedings instituted in IPOS.
- WIPO Panel of Neutrals for Disputes Pending before IPOS
Fees and Costs
The WIPO Center believes that mediation should be cost effective. In consultation with parties and mediators, the WIPO Center ensures that fees charged in a WIPO mediation in IPOS proceedings are appropriate given the circumstances of the dispute.(All amounts are in Singapore dollars)
WIPO Center's Administration Fee | Mediator's Fees |
---|---|
SGD 50 per party |
SGD 500 per party (includes 4 hours of preparation and mediation) Additional hours |
The mediator’s fees and other costs can be funded by IPOS Revised Enhanced Mediation Promotion Scheme, which funds parties’ mediation costs up to SGD 10,000 when Singapore intellectual property rights are involved, and up to SGD 14,000 where foreign intellectual property rights are added to the subject-matter of mediation. Further information can be found here.
Payments to the WIPO Center shall be made by any of the following means only:
- Deduction from Current Account at WIPO
- Beneficiary: WIPO / OMPI, Credit Suisse, CH-1211 Geneva 70, Switzerland
- SWIFT Code: CRESCHZZ80A
- WIPO Account details (IBAN):
- Payments in SGD: IBAN CH1104835048708082011
- Payments by check or in cash will not be accepted. Checks will be returned to the sender.
- All bank charges, transfer fees or other amounts that may be levied in connection with a payment made to the Center shall be the responsibility of the party making the payment.
Contact Information
WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center (Geneva)
34, chemin des Colombettes
1211 Geneva 20
Switzerland
T +4122 338 8247
F +4122 740 370
34, chemin des Colombettes
1211 Geneva 20
Switzerland
T +4122 338 8247
F +4122 740 370
WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center (Singapore)
Maxwell Chambers Suites
28 Maxwell Road #02-14
Singapore 069120
T +65 6225 2129
F +65 6225 3568
Maxwell Chambers Suites
28 Maxwell Road #02-14
Singapore 069120
T +65 6225 2129
F +65 6225 3568
For additional information arbiter.mail@wipo.int
Website: www.wipo.int/amc/