Where intellectual property and technology disputes are pending in national courts, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures can offer additional benefits in bringing such cases to a successful conclusion.
ADR may present a suitable opportunity for cases pending before national courts where the parties are willing to explore settlement or need the assistance of an expert in a technical or scientific matter. The WIPO Center administers cases referred to ADR by national courts as well as by other adjudicative bodies, including Intellectual Property Offices.