💡 The Problem

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Intellectual property disputes are among the most complex and costly to resolve. Trademark infringement claims, licensing disagreements, and IP ownership conflicts typically require specialized expertise, extended timelines, and significant legal expenditure. Traditional arbitration in IP matters can take months and cost tens of thousands of dollars, placing smaller rights holders at a disadvantage.

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Organizations managing large IP portfolios face additional challenges: maintaining accurate registries of trademarks, verifying claims at scale, and resolving disputes before they escalate to formal litigation.


🧩 How Kleros Fits

Kleros addresses intellectual property disputes through two complementary services:


📋 Applications

Application Description
Trademark disputes Resolution of conflicts over trademark use, similarity, or infringement between rights holders
Licensing disagreements Determination of whether licensing terms have been fulfilled or breached
Expert opinion Independent technical assessment for use in broader legal or commercial proceedings
IP registry management Verified, transparent registries of trademarks or other IP assets via Kleros Curate

🏛️ Institutional Context

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Kleros has been recognized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and has collaborated with Thomson Reuters and the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) on matters relating to online dispute resolution and cross-border IP enforcement.

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🔗 Resources