After successfully hosting our editions consistently in The IPR Gorilla in 2019, it is now moving to Dubai edition again, a region that’s well poised to become the next major legal and IPR innovation hub. The conference aims to bring together 250+ in-house legal department, law firm partners and other service providers technology providers, investors and government agencies. The theme of the conference is to emphasize on patents, designs, trademark, copyright, technology – IP innovation and challenges reflected in 2020 and their impact to way forward i.e 2021.
Advanced Speakers
Refreshing Tea & Coffee Break
Specialized Workshops
Incredible Crowd
9 times a year, a group of interesting and impact people gathers for a 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.”

Top 50 Emerging IP/IP Players Award

Ashutosh Kumar
[ Singh & Singh ]

Dr. Geetesh Kaushik
[ IP
Micro Labs Ltd ]

Mohamed Agamy
[ Links & Gains Law Firm ]

Sharon Shofner-Meyer
[ Activ8 IP ]

Allen (Jun) Wang
[ Beijing TA Law Firm, China ]

Dr. Nourhan N. Moussa
[ Law Tv Co. ]

Brenda Matanga
[ Bmatanga IP Attorneys ]

Francesca La Rocca
[ Studio Legale Sena & Tarchini ]
Timings | Schedule (Day I) |
07:30 AM – 08:45 AM | Registration & Networking |
08:45 AM – 09:00 AM | Welcome Address |
09:00 AM – 09:15 AM | Introduction in the house : To know who’s who |
09:15 AM – 09:30 AM | Key Note Session I : Latest & Recommended Prosecution Practices (Patent – UAE) |
09:30 AM- 09:45 AM | Key Note Session II : Latest & Recommended Prosecution Practices (Patent – Asia/Africa/Europe/India) |
09:45 AM -10:00 AM | Key Note Session III : Latest & Recommended Prosecution Practices (Patent – USA) |
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM | Award Distribution : Top IP Leaders |
10:20 AM – 10:40 AM | Networking Tea Break |
10:40 AM – 10:50 AM | Exclusive Presentation I : Using data and analytics to align IP strategy with business goals |
10:50 AM – 11:00 AM | Exclusive Presentation II : Social Media for Attorneys |
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | Panel Discussion I : Top IP Owners of UAE (Winning Strategies & Challenges in IP life cycle) |
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM | Panel Discussion II : Start Ups/SMEs, IP and UAE (How IP is changing the technology & business landscape) |
12:30 PM – 12:45 PM | Exclusive Presentation III : Gulf Cooperation Council Patent Office (GCCPO) |
12:45 PM – 01:00 PM | Exclusive Presentation IV : European Intellectual Property Office (EPO) |
01:00 PM – 01:45 PM | Networking Lunch Break |
01:45 PM – 02:30 PM | Panel Discussion III : Is Data the new IP in place of Asia? |
02:30 PM – 03:15 PM | Panel Discussion IV : IP Rights in the age of Block-Chain, 5G and Artificial Intelligence |
03:15 PM – 03:45 PM | Exclusive Presentation V : Block-Chain and Artificial Intelligence driven IP Due Diligence |
03:45 PM – 04:00 PM | Networking Tea Break |
04:00 PM – 04:30 PM | Panel Discussion V : Pharma Industry Update (Recent developments in IP, across the globe) |
04:30 PM – 05:00 PM | Panel Discussion VI : Patents and Designs in Europe/Asia/Africa/ME/US (What will work and what will not – Cost effective Prosecution Strategies) |
05:00 PM – 05:30 PM | Award Distribution : Top IP Leaders |
05:30 PM – 06:00 PM | Closing Remarks for Day 1 |
Timings | Schedule (Day II) |
07:30 AM – 08:45 AM | Registration & Networking |
08:45 AM – 09:00 AM | Welcome Address |
09:00 AM – 09:15 AM | Introduction in the house : Know the who’s who |
09:15 AM – 09:30 AM | Key Note Session I : Latest & Recommended Prosecution Practices (Trademarks – UAE) |
09:30 AM- 09:45 AM | Key Note Session II : Key Note Session II : Latest & Recommended Prosecution Practices (Trademarks – Asia/Africa/Europe/India) |
09:45 AM -10:00 AM | Key Note Session III : Latest & Recommended Prosecution Practices (Trademarks – USA) |
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM | Award Distribution : Top IP Law Firms/ Top IP Solutions Providers/ Top IP Start ups |
10:20 AM – 10:40 AM | Networking Tea Break |
10:40 AM – 10:50 AM | Exclusive Presentation I : Artificial Intelligence (AI) : New Challenges Faced by Copyright Law |
10:50 AM – 11:00 AM | Exclusive Presentation II : IP Law Firm – The Future is bright in Digital Age |
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | Panel Discussion I : Maximize potential of IP through Licensing (The next era of IP monetization) |
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM | Panel Discussion II : Defending IP Rights Worldwide (No-Litigation Vs Litigation) |
12:30 PM – 12:45 PM | Exclusive Presentation III : World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) |
12:45 PM – 01:00 PM | Exclusive Presentation IV : The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) |
01:00 PM – 01:45 PM | Networking Lunch Break |
01:45 PM – 02:30 PM | Panel Discussion III : Middle East & IP – The sunny side (Growing IP Filings from ME, the present and future) |
02:30 PM – 03:15 PM | Panel Discussion IV : Idea Exchange – Attorneys from service providers meets Attorneys from Corporates |
03:15 PM – 03:45 PM | Exclusive Presentation V : Using data and analytics to align IP strategy with business goals |
03:45 PM – 04:00 PM | Networking Tea Break |
04:00 PM – 04:30 PM | Panel Discussion V : 3D & 4D Printing Industry Update (Recent developments in IP, across the globe) |
04:30 PM – 05:00 PM | Panel Discussion VI : Trademarks and Copyrights in Europe/Asia/Africa/ME/US (What will work and what will not – Cost effective Prosecution Strategies) |
05:00 PM – 05:30 PM | Award Distribution : Emerging IP Players |
05:30 PM – 06:00 PM | Closing Remarks & Networking over Drinks (By Invitation only) |
Hear inspiring talks, meet the best professionals in industry, and party together after the event!

H.E. Hussain Mohammed Al Mahmoudi
CEO, American University of Sharjah
Enterprises & Sharjah Research,
Technology and Innovation Park
(SRTIP)
Topic: “IP Challenges & Opportunities in an Innovation Ecosystem”

Allen Jun Wang
Managing Partner
Beijing Ta Law Firm, China
Topic: “Artificial Intelligence (AI): New Challenges Faced by Copyright Law”

Dr. Mohamed Hegazy
Head of Legislative Committee
Ministry of Communications and
Information Technology, Egypt
Topic: “Copyright Law’s accommodation to digital technology. Enforcement costs and benefits. Arab Courts Decision (Success Stories)”

Zain Rehman
Patent Specialist,
Dennemeyer
Topic: “Practical Application of Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain in the IP field”

Dr. Tabrez Ahmad
Pro Vice Chancellor & Dean,
Galgotias University
Topic: “Cybersecurity and Protection of Databases: Challenges and Opportunities”

Pete C. Mehravari
U.S. Intellectual Property Attaché for Middle East and North Africa U.S. Embassy Kuwait, U.S. Department of Commerce
Topic: “The ‘Patents and Nothing Else Matters’ Phenomena”

Lori Baker
Vice President, Legal & Director, DIFC

Karim Elhelaly
Legal Director,
Oracle

Dr. Martin Kurze
Director Research & Innovation
Deutsche Telekom

Shilpi Jha
Serving as Officer-in-Charge,
Office of South Asia, USPTO

Beatriz Ruiz-Beato
Data Protection Officer,
NEC Europe Ltd

Bernadette Baynie
Senior Lawyer & Managing Director, Bernadette Baynie International Co.

Dr. Ahmed Dabbagh
Director, Technology Transfer & Partnership Sharjah Research Technology & Innovation Park

Richard Phelan
Legal Director,
Oman Gas Company S.A.O.C.
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