Have Dispute Will Travel: Managing Multi-Jurisdictional Trademark Disputes

Trademarks are more global than ever, giving rise to an increasing number of multi-jurisdictional disputes. Trademark owners often have a choice of forum in which to hold the dispute, both in terms of geography and administrative proceedings or court proceedings. This session will include a hypothetical dispute and strategic discussion among the panelists regarding where to file, how to gain leverage and what other considerations arise in different jurisdictions. Managing IP article "Playing for leverage in multi-jurisdictional IP disputes" summarizes the panel discussion