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International Seminar in Bogota: Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods in Copyright and Related Rights

To address the challenges of copyright and related rights protection in Latin America, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), , organised the ‘International Seminar Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods in Copyright and Related Rights: Advances and Trends’ on 29 and 30 October at the Arbitration and Conciliation Centre of the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce. This event was organised in the context of the IP Key Latin America project, where the team of the EUIPO Mediation Centre and the Colombian National Directorate of Copyright cooperated on this event.

The seminar focused on promoting the resolution of conflicts related to copyright and related rights, as well as other IP disputes, through alternative dispute resolution methods (ADR). The EUIPO’s initiative sought to engage representatives of the Andean Community (CAN) copyright offices and lawyers with conflict management expertise in dispute resolution through mediation.

The seminar showcases EUIPO´s continuous effort to:

  • optimise operational efficiency and effectiveness by improving access to the IP system;
  • promote the use of IP rights to support innovation-driven economic growth;
  • build trust and respect for IP through education and awareness raising, which is essential in today’s digital environment.

The EUIPO also manages a Mediation Centre which provides alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services to all parties involved in intellectual property disputes pending before the EUIPO.

 

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