Adam K.IDaibu A.AOjibara H.B2024-04-222024-04-2220241Adam K.I, Daibu A.A, Ojibara H.B (2024): Arbitrability of Intellectual Property Disputes: A Cue from Global Legal Approaches in Issa A.O, Adam K.I, Aliyu S.B, Adeoti O.O & AbdulKareem H.K.K (ed), *Footprints of a Giant: A Festschrift in honour of Professor M. M. Akanbi, SAN*. Kwara State University Press and Publishing, Ilorin. pp. 123-139.000-000-00000-0-0https://uilspace.unilorin.edu.ng/handle/123456789/12583The paper is an attempt to undertake a mapping of the literature and legal provisions concerning the approaches adopted towards settlement of intellectual property disputes by means of arbitration. The main point of departure is that intellectual property as an embodiment of legal devices for incentivising creativity and innovations is endowed with vast opportunities to generate businesses and investments, the same as it is greatly amenable to threats of disputes arising from such PI transactions as licensing and transfer agreements, cases of infringements, challenge of ownership and even validity of the IPR itself. Considering the growing interests in the use of arbitration for settlement of disputes, and the possibility of IP disputes as a candidate for such purpose, there is apparent prospect for a friendly interface. However; the reality of their individual characteristics raises a question about the imminent tension that would manifest in the relationship between arbitration. which is a means for settlement and intellectual property, which is essentially created by public authority to promote creativity and public welfare. Anecdotal evidence has revealed that legislation presents good opportunities which can be harnessed to resolve het challenges.enArbitrationArbitrabilityDisputesIntellectual PropertyPrivate ModePublic PolicyBook chapter