Intellectual Property Dispute Mediation Professionals

IP and Trade Secret Dispute Mediation Assistance

Intellectual property (IP) and trade secrets are essential assets for many businesses. Disputes involving intellectual property can be complex, costly, and time-consuming. However, by using the right strategies, it is possible to resolve these disputes without expensive litigation. Mediation provides an effective alternative dispute resolution process that can help parties involved in intellectual property or trade secret disputes reach mutually satisfactory agreements.

Privacy & Technology Mediation Services assists with multiple types of disputes related to modern technology, including computer software, cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and more. We work to help the parties involved in disputes understand their options and find agreeable solutions. By understanding the issues at stake and employing mediation techniques such as active listening and creative problem solving, we can help parties address issues related to intellectual property rights quickly and effectively.

Common Types of Intellectual Property Disputes

Intellectual property disputes can arise in many different situations. Infringement may occur when one party uses another party's intellectual property without permission or authorization. Companies may also be involved in intellectual property licensing disputes, and parties may disagree about the terms of an agreement that allowed one party to use IP owned by the other party for certain purposes or during a specific time period.

We can assist with disputes related to multiple types of intellectual property, including:

• Copyright - Protections apply to multiple types of content created or owned by an individual or company, such as written documents, images, videos, or music. Copyright disputes may involve claims that one party has used another party's copyrighted material without permission or authorization. This can be a concern in today's digital world, since it is easy to copy and reuse articles, photographs, or videos that are posted online. A person or company may seek compensation for copyright infringement, and mediation may allow the parties to resolve these issues without the need to pursue litigation in court.
• Trademarks - Words, logos, symbols, or even sounds may be used by a company to identify a certain brand, product, or service. However, disputes may arise if one party is accused of using another party's trademark in a way that would cause people to be confused about whether a product or service is being provided by the company that owns the trademark. A company may seek compensation for losses that occurred because of trademark infringement, and mediation may help the parties negotiate settlements to resolve these disputes efficiently.
• Patents - Ideas and inventions may be patented by a person or company, and this will prevent someone else from profiting from these concepts. Patent protections can give inventors the exclusive right to make, use, and sell their inventions for a certain period of time. Patent infringement occurs when someone creates, sells, or uses a product or process that is similar to an existing patent without receiving permission from the patent holder. Disputes related to patents can often be complicated, since technological systems, software, and processes often involve multiple components that may each have their own separate patents. Parties involved in these disputes may use mediation to determine whether damages should be paid or whether licensing agreements can be created that will allow for the continued use of patented technology.
• Trade secrets - Certain types of processes and procedures may be kept confidential by a business or individual to protect their competitive advantage in the marketplace. Disputes related to trade secrets can arise when one party inappropriately obtains, uses, or discloses information that was intended to remain secret. This type of intellectual property dispute may involve allegations of misappropriation, breach of contract, or fraud. To resolve disputes effectively, the parties may use mediation to determine whether damages should be paid or whether other measures should be taken to ensure that trade secrets will be protected.

Contact Our Intellectual Property Dispute Mediation Professionals

With our understanding of the legal considerations that affect intellectual property disputes, we can work with the parties as they negotiate an agreement that will meet their needs. Contact Privacy & Technology Mediation Services at 312-767-3900 to arrange a free consultation and learn how we can assist with these and other types of disputes.