The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) announced a further expansion of WIPO Pay's service scope. Parties involved in WIPO Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) proceedings can now pay the relevant fees directly through WIPO Pay.
WIPO Pay is WIPO's official unified online payment portal, designed to provide global users with a secure, fast, and traceable fee payment experience. The platform supports various payment methods, including credit cards, debit cards, and e-wallets. After payment, users can check the payment status in real time, effectively reducing the risk of transfer delays; all transaction records are saved in the user's WIPO account, facilitating subsequent reconciliation and auditing. At the same time, WIPO Pay uses advanced encryption technology to ensure the security of user payment information.
When using WIPO Pay, users can conveniently complete multiple payment operations. First, it offers one-stop management; with just one click, users can view and process all payment matters. Second, the group payment function supports batch payment of multiple transactions at once, greatly improving operational efficiency. In addition, the payment process is fast and efficient; users can complete payment applications instantly and receive payment confirmations via email.
To date, WIPO Pay covers fee payments for the following online services: PCT international applications, Hague System international registration of industrial designs, eLisbon international registration of appellations of origin and geographical indications, domain name cases, alternative dispute resolution, and UPOV international protection of new plant varieties.
It is recommended that relevant enterprises pay attention to this update so that they can use WIPO Pay to pay ADR-related fees in a timely manner when needed.
Source: https://www.wipo.int/en/web/paying-for-ip-services/w/news/2026/wipo-alternative-dispute-resolution-fees-now-payable-through-wipo-pay