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Date: 17 November 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 6:00 pm for 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm (Hong Kong SAR time)
Location: IOMed Headquarters
Mode: in-person & live-streaming
Language: English
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/4Bq5j1N
Lecturer:
Mr. Ignacio de Castro is a Spanish lawyer and an English solicitor. Ignacio holds an LL.M. degree from King’s College London. Before joining WIPO in 2002, he practiced with the law firms Baker & McKenzie, London and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, London in the areas of international arbitration and litigation. Ignacio is responsible for the activities of the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center including administering mediation, arbitration, expedited arbitration, and expert determination cases under the WIPO rules; assisting IP stakeholders in establishing alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures adapted to their areas of activities, and administering domain name disputes. He is also responsible for the development and promotion of WIPO ADR, including implementing ADR collaborations concluded with IP, Copyright Offices and Courts, as well as establishing ADR procedures adapted to specific areas of intellectual property.
What is this Lecture About?
The lecture will examine the latest developments in WIPO ADR and the growing role of mediation, arbitration, and expert determination in resolving international patent and technology disputes. Drawing on the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center’s global experience, the session will highlight practical approaches to achieving efficient, confidential, and business-oriented dispute resolution.
What is IOMed Global Series?
The IOMed Global Series is a platform for communication and information sharing on international law and dispute resolution with a view to promoting the use of mediation. The Global Series may be conducted in various formats, such as lectures, round-table discussions, and fireside chats, etc. IOMed will invite internationally recognized experts, scholars, government officials, practitioners and other distinguished guests to share their knowledge, experience and vision.