Feel the Beat of IP: How Mediation Helps Resolve Intellectual Property Conflicts

This year, World Intellectual Property Day is celebrated under the theme: “IP and Music: Feel the Beat!” To mark the occasion, we invite you to watch an explainer video that demonstrates how mediation can be a powerful tool in resolving IP-related disputes — such as copyright conflicts.

A Real-Life Scenario: Denys, Daryna, and One Image

Denys created a unique illustration that quickly gained online popularity. One day, he discovered the image on the profile of a popular blogger, Daryna — with no credit to him as the original author.

Daryna didn’t deny using the image. She simply didn’t know that doing so violated copyright law.

Instead of going to court, Denys chose a different path — he invited her to a dialogue. Can they reach an understanding? How will the story end?

Watch the explainer to find out how mediation can offer respectful, constructive solutions in the world of intellectual property.

This video was created by the Ukrainian Academy of Mediation in collaboration with the IP Office of Ukraine as part of the “CONSENT: Strengthening the Role of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Ukraine with a Focus on Mediation” project, implemented with the financial support of the European Union.