Arbitration of licence, software, R&D and technology disputes must align consent, arbitrability, confidentiality and any registration effects that bind third parties.
Which claims can be arbitrated?
Royalty, scope, breach, source-code delivery, confidentiality and technology-transfer claims may be arbitrated where parties can freely dispose of them. Relief affecting the validity of a public registration against everyone requires a separate arbitrability analysis.
Build the technical record
Collect contract versions, chain of title, repository history, releases, acceptance tests and access logs in one chronology. Access rings, confidentiality orders and limits on expert review can protect trade secrets.
WIPO and institutional choices
WIPO arbitration and mediation rules offer procedures tailored to IP and technology, but the institution, rules, seat and governing law must be identified clearly. Emergency relief varies with the chosen rules and applicable law.
Make the outcome enforceable
An award resolves claims between the parties; a registry, authority or third party may still require a separate step. Consider the countries of enforcement and possible New York Convention objections from the outset.
Relevant legislation and official sources
General legal information. Applicable law, jurisdiction, deadlines and remedies depend on the facts and current official texts; no outcome is guaranteed.
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Related practice areasInternational Arbitration and Cross-Border Disputes