The INTA PON is the world’s only international panel of neutral mediators who are both expert in trademark and unfair competition law and trained in the art of mediating disputes. Also, many mediators on the panel are fluent in various languages and understand the mediation standards for different regions of the world.
The INTA PON are highly experienced in trademark and unfair competition law and skilled in facilitating or resolving disputes in this field. All panelists have been specially trained in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) procedures and are kept up to date through INTA workshops and publications. To maximize proximity to the parties during the selection process, the panel comprises a broad geographic diversity.
How to use the Panel?
When initiating an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) proceeding, please use the search facility through the Panel of Neutrals Directory. This directory contains neutrals provided by the International Trademark Association (INTA). The parties involved will have to work together to select an appropriate Neutral acceptable to both parties. The selected Neutral will be involved in a discussion of the ADR process to the extent requested by the parties, and will agree with the parties as to his/her fees, dates and places for the meetings and other procedural matters. The Neutral can also help parties decide on issues such as any limited or targeted discovery, the length and content of any written submissions, time frame for the presentations or confidentiality.
You may search for a neutral using any of the following fields:
First Name
Last Name
Organization
City
State / Province (U.S., Canada and Australia)
Region
Results Sorted By
Based on the search criteria, a list containing the members name, organization, direct dial and email will appear. If you would like to view the member’s profile, please click on the name and you will be taken to a page with the member’s biography.
How to join the Panel
Application to the panel of neutrals is an annual process. Applications are now closed. They will open September 15, 2010.
Applicants to become members of the PON must be an INTA member and must also be held in high regard in the legal community. In addition, the minimum requirements to become a member of the Panel are either:
(a) 15 years of trademark experience having completed a basic mediation training course for 20 hours or a combination of a basic and an advanced mediation course for a total of 16 hours.
(b) 10 years of trademark experience and one of the following combinations –
Conducted 2 mediations as a mediator (not as a counsel)
Conducted 1 mediation as a mediator (not as a counsel) and has completed an advanced mediation training course for 8 hours.
For those who are already on the Panel of Neutrals, reapplication is not available until 2011.
To view the requirements for appointment, please click here.
Information for Neutrals or Online Tools for Neutrals
Members of the PON are required to notify INTA of their participation in mediation and / or training.
To report any mediations conducted, please complete theADR Activity Form.
