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[What We do?]
The IPR Gorilla: Dubai Edition
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
Hear inspiring talks, meet the best professionals in industry, and party together after the event!
Refreshing Tea & Coffee Break
Lunch, snacks and refreshing tea and coffee are all part of the ticket price – veggie options included!
Specialized Workshops
Add skills to your professional toolkit with our specialized workshops, taught by experts in their field. Learn with fun.
Incredible Crowd
Join over 200 attorneys, founders, engineers, scientists, product managers, designers – and everything in between.
Highlights
[ The IPR Gorilla Conference, Dubai, November 19 & 20, 2019 ]
Glimpse Of Past Event
About
[About Conference]
Welcome to the Greatest Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Conference 2020
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.”
PAST AWARDEES
[ The IPR Gorilla ]
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 ]
AGENDA
[Conference Itinerary]
Theme - Patents, Trademark, Designs & Copyrights : IP Innovation & Challenges in 2020.
| 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) |
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Past Speakers
[Who's Speaking?]
Meet the Industry Experts
Hear inspiring talks, meet the best professionals in industry, and party together after the event!
Past Keynote Speakers
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”
Past Prominent Speakers
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.
Upcoming
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Global Editions
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Japan
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China
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Australia
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Munich
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Past Partners
[Who with us?]
Global IP Partner
China IP Law Firm Partner
Lanyard Sponsor
Research & Development Partner
Knowledge Partner
Media Partners
Testimonials
Atmaja Bhattacharjee SwarnaAssociate, Legal Counsel
Akanksha KarManaging Associate, Lexorbis, India
K Satish KumarGlobal Head Legal and Chief Data Protection Officer, Ramco Systems Ltd
Raphael DanaAttorney at Law, Dana Associés
Heather N. Bowen, Esq.Of Counsel, Sullivent & Fontanez, PLLC
Dr. Aaradhana SadasivamSenior Manager IP, Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory
Sehan Anthony SoyzaState Counsel, Attorney Generals Department of Sri Lanka
Pritesh KasliwalUS Patent Agent, Software Patent Engineer, Red Hat
K Satish KumarGlobal Head - Legal & Chief Data Protection Officer, Ramco Systems
Jeff LindsayHead of R&D + IP, Lumē Deodorant
Hossam TawfikLegal & Contracts Group Leader, Yokogawa Middle East & Africa B.S.C. (c)
Dr. Peter ParocziCompliance Officer, QAFCO
Beatriz Ruiz-BeatoData Protection Officer of EMEA, NEC Group
Elsayed MahfouzHead of Solutions Sales, 5G use cases, Nokia, UAE
Hanya HaroonAdvocate High Court Senior Associate
Debashish SankhariPartner at Jupiter Law Partners
Allen Jun WangManaging Partner Beijing Ta Law Firm, China
Avv. Francesca La RoccaLawyer, Studio Legale Sena e Tarchini
Rajat RashmiSenior Manager Legal, Cognizant Technology Solutions
Chloe LeeMarkets Legal Senior Vice President, Citi
Anthony Derek WongLegal Director, Asia-Pacific & Japan, Informatica
Adrian OoiHead of Legal, Next Story Group
Dr Liza LamSenior Patent Attorney, Amica Law LLC
Dennis CaiInternet DotTrademark Organisation Limited
Dr. Denis DiopEVP & Group GC-APAC, FERNBACH-Software Ltd