Intellectual property disputes are generally divided into rights ownership disputes, Infringement dispute, Contract dispute, Disputes over the validity of rights, The types of disputes allowed for arbitration under national law vary. Generally speaking, Contract disputes mainly involve property matters which the parties can decide independently, Arbitration is often permitted by States, Disputes over the validity of intellectual property rights involve state power, An arbitral award may conflict with an award of a government or judicial body, Therefore, arbitration is not allowed.