Practical Workshop on Mediation

To be held between August and October 2025, this workshop will strengthen the capacity of ASEAN IP mediators by focusing on the practical application of mediation strategies in resolving IPR disputes. As a follow-up to the IP Mediation webinar under AWP1 of the SCOPE IPR programme, the workshop responds to the growing need for alternative, cost-effective dispute resolution mechanisms that can reduce case backlogs and streamline IPR enforcement processes. Aligned with Strategic Goal 3 of the ASEAN IPR Action Plan, this initiative supports the development of a more inclusive and accessible IP ecosystem by promoting mediation as an efficient alternative to lengthy administrative or judicial proceedings.

Through small-group simulated exercises and mock mediation sessions, participants will gain hands-on experience in resolving complex IPR disputes. The workshop will also feature sessions on best practices from the EUIPO Boards of Appeal and the EUIPO Mediation Centre, while ASEAN mediators will have the opportunity to present and reflect on their own procedures and experiences. The activity aims to equip ASEAN mediators with practical and technical skills to foster regional dialogue on harmonising effective mediation frameworks for the benefit of IP stakeholders across the region.