Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the ICC arbitration clause covered disputes arising after termination of the patent licence agreement.
Decisione estratta
Yes. The clause broadly covered any dispute arising out of the agreement, including disputes linked to termination and post-termination consequences.
Motivazione estratta
The arbitration agreement was valid and, under Swiss law, had to be interpreted according to the parties' common intent or, failing that, the principle of trust. A broad clause is presumed to confer comprehensive arbitral jurisdiction, and termination of the main contract does not, absent a clear contrary agreement, extinguish the arbitration clause.