This course gives you a structured introduction to how international arbitration is used to resolve IP disputes.

It sets out where arbitration fits within the broader IP landscape, the types of disputes for which it is a realistic option, and the procedural and evidentiary points that tend to matter in practice. Through short, focused modules, the course clears up common misconceptions about IA, outlines rights-specific considerations across the main IP categories and highlights what practitioners should keep in mind when drafting clauses, presenting technical evidence, or addressing damages. It also looks ahead to emerging trends and the broader forces that are shaping the use of arbitration in IP disputes. 

Who should take this course?

1. IP practitioners and IP owners looking to upskill in arbitration: Offers practical guidance to help members navigate IP disputes in arbitration, covering procedure, strategy, and common pitfalls. 

2. International arbitration practitioners expanding into IP: Offers Insight into current IP arbitration practice, highlighting what is distinctive about IP disputes and how they compare with broader arbitration norms.