Intellectual property mediation

Summary:

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) offers a mediation service to help resolve intellectual property (IP) disputes without going to court. Mediation is a process where a neutral third-party mediator helps parties reach an amicable solution. The IPO's mediation service is available for disputes related to trade marks, copyright, designs, and patents. The cost of the service varies depending on the duration of the session, with online mediations ranging from u00a375 to u00a3250 and in-person mediations ranging from u00a3152.50 to u00a3412.50 per party. The benefits of mediation include quicker and cheaper resolution, high success rates, confidentiality, and opportunities to maintain or forge new commercial relationships. To book a mediation session, parties must agree to mediate and provide contact details, a brief overview of the dispute, and a preferred date and location for the mediation.