To facilitate a negotiated settlement between disputing parties.

To provide legal advice to the parties involved.

To determine the validity of IP rights.

To impose sanctions on the infringing party.

Cost-effectiveness

Preservation of business relationships

Confidentiality

Binding resolution

To act as a judge and decide the outcome of the dispute.

To provide legal representation to one of the parties.

To facilitate communication and negotiation between the parties.

To evaluate the merits of the IP rights in dispute.

Patent infringement disputes

Trademark infringement disputes

Copyright infringement disputes

Breach of contract disputes

A legally binding settlement agreement

A court order enforcing the IP rights

A dismissal of the IP infringement case

A referral of the case to arbitration

When the parties have a strong desire to preserve their business relationship.

When the parties have limited resources and cannot afford litigation.

When the IP rights in dispute are complex and technical.

When the parties are unable to communicate effectively with each other.

To protect the privacy of the parties involved.

To prevent the disclosure of trade secrets or sensitive information.

To ensure that the parties can speak freely and openly during the mediation process.

All of the above

The willingness of the parties to negotiate in good faith.

The skill and experience of the mediator.

The complexity of the IP rights in dispute.

The availability of legal counsel for both parties.

One day

One week

One month

Varies depending on the complexity of the dispute

Reduced legal costs

Preservation of business relationships

Enhanced reputation as a fair and reasonable business partner

Increased profits

Mediation is confidential, while arbitration is public.

Mediation is less formal than arbitration.

Mediation is typically less expensive than arbitration.

All of the above

To provide legal advice to their clients.

To represent their clients in negotiations with the other party.

To ensure that the mediation process is conducted fairly and in accordance with the law.

All of the above

Unwillingness of one or both parties to compromise.

Lack of trust between the parties.

Complexity of the IP rights in dispute.

Cultural differences between the parties.

To facilitate communication between the parties and the mediator.

To provide access to relevant legal and technical information.

To assist in drafting and reviewing settlement agreements.

All of the above

A settlement agreement that resolves the dispute.

A referral of the case to arbitration or litigation.

A temporary injunction to prevent further infringement.

A declaration of invalidity of the IP rights in dispute.