Countdown to Virtual Conference Edition ( May 11, 2022 )
After successfully managing our virtual editions of The IPR Gorilla – Virtual IP Conference on 2020 at IST and EDT zone, and adapting a NEW Normal, let’s move it to a brand new year and begin with a better journey for all of us. We are announcing our new virtual edition at new time zone – Singapore Time. Our next version of The IPR Gorilla – Virtual IP Conference, 19th edition is scheduled to be held on May 11, 2022 at Singapore time zone. The conference aims to bring together 70+ in-house legal departments, law firm partners, and other service providers technology providers, investors, and government agencies. The theme of the conference is to begin a new year with findings and predictions of IP industry in 2022. Join us for the enticing sessions and a better experience this time!
Advanced Speakers
Refreshing one on one networking and quick games
Specialized Quick Presentations
Global Crowd
9 times a year, a group of interesting and impactful people gathered for a 2 day – long experience — which attendees have described as “the ultimate IPR event” and “a journey into the future of IPR, in the company of those creating it.” Now turning the current situation to an opportunity, we bring in our first virtual conference to add value to IP fraternity in this critical times.

Timings (SGT ZONE) | Schedule |
09:00 AM – 09:15 AM | Virtual Registration and Speed Networking |
09:20 AM – 09:25 AM | Welcome Remarks – VP, The Conference Gorilla Speaks! |
09:30 AM – 09:45 AM | One on one introduction – where everyone speaks! |
09:50 AM – 10:35 AM | Panel Discussion I: Proactive Approach to IP Risk Mitigation & Management |
10:40 AM – 11:00 AM |
Presentation Session I: European Unitary Patent System (UPC) is coming soon – significant impact on future IP strategies in Europe Session Sponsored by: Bals & Vogel |
11:05 AM – 11:50 AM | Panel Discussion II: How Brands Can Protect Their IP in the Metaverse? |
11:55 AM – 12:25 PM | GC Networking time: Meet your peers globally and let’s discuss |
12:30 PM – 01:20 PM | Panel Discussion III: IP Protection for Software: What to know? |
01:25 PM – 01:55 PM | Sponsors Intro & Table Top Questions |
02:00 PM – 02:20 PM |
Presentation Session II: Utilising valuations as a tool in legal disputes Session Sponsored by: EverEdge Global |
02:25 PM – 03:15 PM | Panel Discussion IV: IP Commercialization Strategies for SME’s and Universities |
03:20 PM – 04:05 PM | Panel Discussion V: Anti-counterfeiting and trademarks disputes |
04:10 PM – 04:40 PM | Virtual Speed Networking |
04:45 PM – 05:30 PM |
Panel Discussion VI: Business Development – Learning’s from the last years and what’s new. Practical tips on how to improve your own BD Session Sponsored by: Graulund Consulting |
05:35 PM – 06:25 PM |
Panel Discussion VII: NFT and Digitalization – How IP Rights should cover this new technologies? Session Sponsored by: FuJae Partners, an alliance firm of McGuireWoods |
06:30 PM – 07:00 PM | Awards of the day and Closing Remarks |
07:00 PM – 07:30 PM | Virtual Speed Networking |

Ahmad Saleh
Partner,
Head of Patents & Designs (R&D and Innovations),
Al Tamimi & Company
Hear inspiring talks, meet the best professionals in industry, and party together after the event!

James Collison
Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property, Asia-Pacific,
Mastercard

Antonius Alexander Tigor
Head of Legal Business Partner - Digital,
Telkomsel

Gerald Tan
Regional Legal Counsel,
Amadeus

Lily Tsen
General Counsel,
Amcor Flexibles Asia Pacific

Dr. Niti Dewan
Head of Patents & BD,
R K Dewan & Co

Timiko Cranwell
Director of Legal and Corporate Affairs,
Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I

Smitha Chandrashekaraiah
Director- Legal,
Harman International (India) Pvt Ltd

Alban Kang
Partner,
Bird & Bird ATMD LLP

Tuhin Subhra Singharoy
IP Counsel | Global Corporate Legal,
Avery Dennison

Aaradhana Sadasivam
Senior Manager IP,
Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory

Nicholas Redfearn
Principal,
Rouse

Arvind Gopal
Senior Legal Counsel & Group IP Counsel,
Bharti Airtel Limited

Andreas Vogel
Managing Partner,
Bals & Vogel

V.C. Mathews
Group Head- IP,
Fox Mandal & Associates

Rishi Bansal
Managing Associate,
United IPR

William Chiang
Chief Legal Representative,
Locke Lord LLP

Tove Graulund
Business Development Consultant,
Graulund Consulting

Emily O'Neill
General Counsel,
Deminor

Gerard van Swieten
Managing Partner,
Laursen van Swieten

Samhita Choudhary
DGM, Legal (Head of the IPR in-house department),
DS Group

Weibin Wang
Managing Partner, Patent Attorney,
Shanghai Beshining Law Office

Sujith Subramanian
General Manager, Patents - AI & IoT,
Samsung Electronics

Patrick Desmond
Special Counsel,
SCG Chemicals Co., Ltd.

Paul Adams
CEO,
EverEdge Global

Sanjay Kumar Patel
Founder- Principal IP Attorney,
Excelon IP

Sameet Gambhir
VP (Corp.Law) & Company Secretary,
DCM Shriram Ltd.

Vijayalakshmy Malkani
Sr. Legal Manager IPR, Brand Protection, & Legal Counsel F&R,
Hindustan Unilever Limited

Ana Stratulat
Co-Founder,
MeetPrep

Anca Cojocaru
Co-Founder,
MeetPrep

Ira Dhasmana
Head of Legal,
Sinch India

Jaroslaw M. Jankowski
Korea Branch Manager & Lead Counsel Asia,
Siemens Logistics

Ajay Chandru
Senior Corporate Counsel,
Amazon

Bharadwaj Jaishankar
Partner, Intellectual Property,
IndusLaw

Taruna Gupta
Head, IP Governance, Training and Assessment (GTA),
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

Dr. Dong, Donnie Hao
Partner,
FuJae Partners, an alliance firm of McGuireWoods

James Lau
Special Counsel,
Baker McKenzie
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