ADR in IP: Strengthening Enforcement through Mediation and Arbitration

0001On 4th April, 2025, the Centre for Innovation, Intellectual Property and Competition and the IPR Chair at NLU Delhi hosted a roundtable discussion on the role of Alternative Dispute Resolution in strengthening IP enforcement.

Inaugural Remarks and Special Address

0002The session was moderated by Dr. Yogesh Pai and brought together experts from different sectors, including delegates from WIPO, representatives from CGPDTM, and legal professionals.

0003The inaugural remarks were delivered by Prof. Dr. Ruhi Paul, Registrar, NLU Delhi. This was followed by a special address by Mr. Marco Aleman, Assistant Director General, IP and Innovation Ecosystem Sector, WIPO.

Panel Discussion

0004The discussion focused on the role of mediation and arbitration in IP adjudication and examined the relationship between Intellectual Property and Alternative Dispute Resolution.

0005The speakers included Mr. Adarsh Ramanujan, Independent Counsel, Law Chambers of Adarsh Ramanujan, Ms. Abhilasha Nautiyal, Partner, Ira Law, Mr. Aditya Gupta, Partner, Ira Law, Dr. Nidhi Gupta, Associate Professor, NLU Delhi, Mr. C. A. Brijesh, Partner, Remfry and Sagar, Ms. Udita Michelle Patro, Partner, Anand and Anand, Mr. Manu Sanan, Advocate, Sanan.Law, and Mr. Ashuthosh Kumar, Senior Partner, Singh and Singh Law Firm LLP, who participated online.

0006The panelists shared their insights and expertise on IP and Alternative Dispute Resolution, with particular focus on strengthening enforcement through mediation and arbitration.

Conclusion

0007The roundtable provided an opportunity for experts from different professional backgrounds to discuss the role of Alternative Dispute Resolution in IP enforcement. The discussion focused on mediation and arbitration and their role in IP adjudication.

0008The event was live streamed.