Intellectual Property Office Mediation Service

25/03/13

Occasionally, disputes can arise in relation to Intellectual Property (IP) rights. Mediation is a type of alternative dispute resolution, a way of resolving disputes without going to court. It is cheaper and quicker than litigation and the outcome is usually beneficial to all parties.

There is now a modernised Mediation Service in order to make it cheaper and quicker for small businesses to resolve their intellectual property disputes.

The new Mediation Service will provide alternative solutions to what otherwise can lead to costly and lengthy court cases.

The Mediation Service will be available to businesses involved in an IP dispute that are seeking to resolve matters without resorting to costly litigation through the Courts. It will offer access to greater variety of mediation options including short telephone sessions, a wider range of specialist accredited mediators and reduced mediation fees.

The IPO Mediation Service was established in 2006 to help deliver IP Dispute resolution as quickly, effectively and efficiently as possible.

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