IAM and WTR Publish Article by Dave Kappos and Sharon Goswami on Arbitration in Global AI IP Disputes

On December 18, 2024, Intellectual Asset Management and World Trademark Review published an article co‑authored by Cravath partners David J. Kappos and Sharonmoyee Goswami, Intellectual Property Office of Singapore senior legal counsel Teh Joo Lin and Singapore International Arbitration Centre director and head of Americas Adriana Uson. The article, entitled “Making the Case for Arbitration in Global AI IP Disputes” in IAM and “Why Arbitration May Be Best Route to Resolve Global AI IP Disputes” in WTR, discusses the unique challenges posed by AI‑related disputes and explores why alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) avenues like arbitration are particularly well‑suited to resolving such disputes. The article outlines the various factors that favor ADR for AI‑related disputes, including the novelty of the issues raised in these disputes; cost considerations; confidentiality and privacy; and time sensitivity due to the rapid pace of AI development.