World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) and Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) Partner to Enhance Dispute Resolution in Gaming Industry
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The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) and the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) have joined forces to improve Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms in the global esports and video games industries. Through this collaboration, both organizations aim to establish effective solutions for addressing and mitigating disputes in these rapidly expanding fields.
WIPO, known for its expertise in intellectual property (IP) dispute resolution, will work alongside ESIC, a leading authority on integrity in esports, to implement state-of-the-art ADR mechanisms for resolving disputes in video games and esports. The objectives of this collaboration include awareness-raising activities, training specialized experts in dispute resolution, and the sharing of knowledge and expertise.
“We are committed to providing a reliable infrastructure for fair and efficient dispute resolution in the video game industry and esports community,” said Mr. Marco M. Alemán, Assistant Director General for the IP and Innovation Ecosystems Sector at WIPO. “This collaboration with ESIC demonstrates our recognition of the growing importance of ADR mechanisms in emerging sectors like videogames and esports.”
Stephen Hanna, Chief Executive Officer of ESIC, added, “This partnership with WIPO marks the beginning of an unprecedented program dedicated to integrity, dispute resolution, and IP protection in the global esports and video games industries. We are excited to work together to establish new standards and promote the long-term health of the industry.”
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