Jurisdiction in Intellectual Property Disputes

Abstract

Objectives: This study seeks to highlight what international jurisdiction in intellectual property disputes is contractual or non-contractual, in order to identify problems related to the subject, including specific controls, and the extent to which the governing rules relate to public order. The scope of the research is limited to the relevant provisions of the Convention and of the law, indicating the position of the Iraqi and Egyptian legislature and referring to certain French and other laws. There are two types of disputes raised by intellectual property rights. The first is violations such as theft and others. The second is disputes arising from contractual relations and breaches of obligations by one of the parties to the relationship. Method: In this study, we will attempt to follow a scientific methodology based on the analysis and discussion of legal texts, jurisprudence and jurisprudence on the subject of the study in order to obtain a legal opinion and an integrated view of the subject. Result: Determining the jurisdiction of national courts in the settlement of intellectual property disputes is not a problem in the event of a national dispute but in the event that it includes a foreign element, the conflict of jurisdiction is problematic and is resolved through objective or personal controls. In the event that the parties agree to resolve the dispute by arbitration, the jurisdiction might be decided by determining the law applicable to the dispute or might be invoked through contract clauses, citizenship, or other controls. Conclusion: we consider that the development of laws and legislation protecting contractual and non-contractual intellectual property rights is very slow to keep pace with violations.