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This booklet provides basic information on WIPO arbitration. It sets out the main benefits and limitations of arbitration in IP disputes, provides a practical explanation of the various stages and elements of a WIPO arbitration procedure, and describes how the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center can assist parties and arbitrators in the time and cost efficient management of their case.

Selected UDRP decisions rendered by WIPO Center panels between 2000 and 2003, illustrating major substantive issues and procedural mechanics of the UDRP (Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy). The policy is intended to assist in resolving commercial disputes arising out of bad-faith registration and use of Internet domain names corresponding to trademark rights.