The World Intellectual Property Organization (“WIPO”) and KellDann’s Kirk Sigmon will present a free Continuing Legal Education (“CLE”) webinar on alternative dispute resolution for video game and esports disputes on September 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. Designed for attorneys working in the video game and esports industries, the program will examine WIPO’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) framework and its application to intellectual property, commercial, and other disputes arising in the gaming and esports sectors.
The program will also introduce WIPO’s International Games and Esports Tribunal (“IGET”), a tribunal that has specialized dispute resolution procedures available for video game and esports matters.
CLE Program Agenda
The webinar will cover:
- WIPO’s Arbitration and Mediation Center: Services and experience in intellectual property disputes, including video game and esports matters.
- ADR for Video Games and Esports: The use of mediation, arbitration, and other ADR mechanisms to address disputes in the industry.
- WIPO’s International Games and Esports Tribunal (“IGET”): Dispute resolution procedures developed specifically for video game and esports disputes.
- Case Examples and Recent Developments: Practical examples and emerging developments involving video game and esports disputes.
Free Webinar with CLE Credit
Attendance is free. The program has already been approved for Virginia CLE credit, with CLE approval in additional jurisdictions forthcoming (please contact Kirk with any questions about specific states/jurisdictions).
Date: September 24, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM EST (7:00 AM PST)
Format: Live online webinar
Register for the Webinar
KellDann attorneys regularly advise clients on intellectual property, technology, and legal issues affecting the video game industry. This program continues the firm’s engagement with the legal and business issues shaping video games, esports, and emerging technology.