Arbitration and Mediation Matters

Strengthening IP Dispute Resolution in Africa through the WIPO ADR Co-Administration Program

In this episode of the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Matters podcast, we welcome Maureen Fondo, Head of Copyright and Related Rights at the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO). With over 16 years of experience in copyright law, Maureen shares her professional journey into intellectual property, highlighting how her background as a lawyer, lecturer, and artist has shaped her IP perspective.The episode explores the WIPO ADR Co-Administration Program, a collaborative initiative supporting IP and copyright offices—particularly in ARIPO member states—in developing efficient, digital ADR services. Maureen explains the relevance of the Kampala Protocol for voluntary copyright registration and how it intersects with dispute resolution at the regional level.She also shares personal insights on the transformative power of education, the importance of empowering young professionals in IP, and how ADR can support creators in today’s digital, cross-border environment. The conversation highlights ARIPO’s growing efforts, in partnership with WIPO, to build sustainable dispute resolution mechanisms across Africa.

The International Games and Esports Tribunal

In this episode of the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Matters podcast, we welcome Stephen Hanna, the Chief Executive Officer of the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC). We discuss the mission and initiatives of ESIC and focus on the groundbreaking initiative of the newly established International Games and Esports Tribunal (IGET). IGET is a collaboration between ESIC and the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center (WIPO AMC). Stephen shares insights into the importance of safeguarding the integrity of esports, the challenges faced by the industry, and how IGET aims to provide a specialized platform for resolving disputes in the video games and esports sectors. The conversation highlights the collaborative efforts between ESIC and the WIPO AMC to build a sustainable and transparent future for disputeresolution in gaming. References:International Games & Esports TribunalWIPO ADR for Video Games and esports DisputesWIPO ADR for Digital Copyright and Content Disputes

ADR, videogames, and esports

In this episode we welcome Sergi Mesonero, Head of esports at Video Games Europe. With over a decade of experience in the gaming industry, Sergi has been advancing esports and shaping policies across Europe. Sergi shares insights into the complexities of organizing esports competitions, the importance of collaboration between stakeholders, the role of intellectual property, and ADR as a tool to help create a more sustainable and professional esports ecosystem. We dive into his journey from film distribution to founding a major esports organization in Spain and leading strategic initiatives for Video Games Europe, the unique challenges of policymaking in the esports environment, and valuable advice for aspiring professionals on the gaming industry.

ADR and Copyright Management and new technologies

In this episode we welcome Anita Huss, CEO and Secretary General of the International Federation of Reproduction Rights Organizations (IFRRO). With over two decades of experience in intellectual property and copyright, Anita shares her insights into the evolving landscape of copyright management in the digital age, focusing on artificial intelligence, collective management organizations (CMOs), and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). We discuss her professional journey, the challenges facing the industry, and valuable advice for young professionals pursuing a career in intellectual property.

ADR and the EU IP Digital Environment

In this episode, we dive with Professor Eleonora Rosati into the significance of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in the EU digital environment, her journey into IP law, the challenges of copyright in the digital age, the shift towards digital content, the growing necessity for ADR to resolve disputes especially for SMEs and innovators in this environment, and more.