Fundamental Programme 100 Series

IP104 Arbitration and Mediation of IP Disputes

1 Sep 2025

0.5 Day

The course aims to enhance the participants’ understanding of and promote the advantages of using arbitration and mediation in resolving intellectual property (IP) related disputes.

Course Format: Physical

CPD:

Note: IP104 Arbitration and Mediation of IP Disputes scheduled for 14 Aug 2025 has been rescheduled to 1 Sep 2025 due to adverse weather. Enquiries: (852) 2836 1906 or ipmtp@vtc.edu.hk

Lecture I

1 Sep 2025 (Mon)

14:30 -15:30

Topic: IP disputes mediation and practical tips

  • Various types of IP disputes
  • Mediation as a means of dispute resolution
  • Advantages and considerations of choosing mediation for resolving IP disputes
  • Enforcement of mediation settlement agreement etc.
  • Q&A

Speaker：Mr. Anthony Tong

( Ex-Deputy Chairman of the Copyright Tribunal of the Government of the Hong Kong SAR,
Council Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators )

Lecture II

1 Sep 2025 (Mon)

15:30 -15:45

Topic: Introduction of the Government’s latest mediation initiatives and the “Mediate First” Pledge

Speaker：Miss. Tiffany Lim

( Government Counsel, Department of Justice, The Government of the Hong Kong SAR )

Lecture III

1 Sep 2025 (Mon)

16:00 -17:00

Topic: Arbitration of IP disputes

  • What is arbitration?
  • Arbitrability of IP disputes – what types of IP disputes can be referred to arbitration?
  • Remedies and interim reliefs available in arbitration proceedings
  • Enforceability and finality of arbitral awards
  • Advantages and considerations of choosing arbitration for resolving IP disputes
  • Arbitration agreement and challenges against its validity
  • Overview of arbitration procedures – from the constitution of the arbitration panel to the enforcement of the arbitral award
  • Q&A

Speaker：Mr. C. K. Kwong, JP

( Immediate Past President of Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators Council Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators )

Target Audience

Entrepreneurs, IP owners and executives of local startups/ small and medium enterprises/ large enterprises

Course Structure

The half day course consists of 3 lectures, total 2.5 hours

Venue

VTC Tower, 27 Wood Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Course Format

Physical mode

Language

Cantonese, supplemented with English terms

Award

Participants will receive a certificate awarded by the organiser upon completion of the entire course.

Fee

Free for members of "IP Manager Scheme PLUS"; $100 for non-members

Registration

Priority in registration for the course will be given to enterprise which joined the “IP Manager Scheme PLUS”.

CPD

  • This training course is registered as a CPD course of the Law Society of Hong Kong (2 points).
  • This training course is registered as a CPD course of the Hong Kong Mediation Centre (2 points).
  • This training course is registered as a CPD course of the Hong Kong Mediation Accreditation Association Limited (TBC).

Participants are reminded that attendance at all sessions and days of a CPD course of one or more days in duration is necessary in order to obtain CPD points. No CPD points will be awarded for partial attendance. 

Co-organiser: 

Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators

Supporting Organisation:

Department of Justice, Hong Kong SAR Government

Implementation Partner:
PEAK 

Enquiry Hotline: (852) 2836 1906

Enquiry Email: ipmtp@vtc.edu.hk