After successfully hosting our editions consistently in The IPR Gorilla in 2019, we are launching our first time virtual conference and going online in light of the social distancing recommendations and global restrictions on travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic . The IPR Gorilla, Virtual conference edition is scheduled to be held on 14 & 15 July 2020. The conference aims to bring together 100+ 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 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.

Top Legal/IP Companies








Top Legal/IP Players

Ashutosh Kumar
Top 50 Emerging IP Players Award Associate Partner,
Singh & Singh

Dr. Geetesh Kaushik
Top 50 Emerging IP Players Award Head, IP
Micro Labs Ltd, Bangalore

Mohamed Agamy
Top 50 Emerging IP Players Award Managing Partner,
Links & Gains Law Firm, Egypt

Sharon Shofner-Meyer
Top 50 IP Players Award President, Board of Advisors,
Activ8 IP

Dr. Alpesh Pathak
Top 50 Legal/IP Leaders Award Global IP Head
Intas Pharmaceuticals

Subhrarag Mukherjee
Top 50 Legal/IP Leaders Award Lead Counsel,
Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Jari Vaario
Top 50 Legal/IP Leaders AwardHead of Asia Patent Transactions & External Alliances, Nokia Technologies

Dr. Denis Diop
Top 50 Legal/IP Leaders Award EVP & Group GC-APAC,
FERNBACH-Software Ltd
Timings (Indian Standard Time) | Schedule |
12:30 PM – 01:30 PM | Registration & Open Networking |
01:30 PM – 01:45 PM | Welcome Address – Vice President: The Conference Gorilla speaks |
01:45 PM – 02:00 PM | Introduction Online : To know who’s who |
02:00 PM – 02:15 PM | Keynote Session I : Challenges to patentability posed by AI |
02:15 PM- 02:30 PM | Keynote Session II : “The New Normal. The role of innovation in the wake of the pandemic and how the adaptability of intellectual property is changing the way we work locally, regionally, and globally.” |
02:30 PM -02:45 PM | Award Virtual Recognition |
02:45 PM – 03:05 PM | Networking Break – Open Networking |
03:05 PM – 03:15 PM | Quick Presentation : Compulsory license initiatives in Latin America
Sponsored by : Dannemann Siemsen |
03:15 PM – 04:00 PM | Panel Discussion I : Start Ups/SMEs, IP and Global scenario (How IP is changing the technology & business landscape) |
04:00 PM – 04:45 PM | Panel Discussion II : IP Rights in the age of Block-Chain, 5G and Artificial Intelligence |
04:45 PM – 05:05 PM | Refreshment Time : “LAUGH OUT LOUD with Ms. SUCHI SINGAPORE (Let the laughter heal ; Navigate Change with Laughter)” |
05:05 PM – 05:20 PM | Virtual Coffee Room |
05:20 PM – 06:00 PM | Panel Discussion III : Maximize potential of IP through Licensing (The next era of IP monetization) |
06:00 PM – 06:40 PM | Panel Discussion IV : Defending IP Rights Worldwide (No-Litigation Vs Litigation) |
06:40 PM – 07:00 PM | One on One Meetings – Networking
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07:00 PM – 07:20 PM | Specialized Presentation Slot: Which Innovation & IP strategies can help beat Covid-19? |
07:20 PM – 07:30 PM | Concluding and Closing Remarks |
07:30 PM – 08:00 PM | Open Networking |
Timings (Indian Standard Time) | Schedule |
12:30 PM – 01:30 PM | Registration & Open Networking |
01:30 PM – 01:45 PM | Welcome Address – Vice President (The Conference Gorilla) Speaks |
01:45 PM – 02:00 PM | Introduction Online : To know who’s who |
02:00 PM – 02:15 PM | Keynote Session I : Latest & Recommended Prosecution Practices (Patent – Middle East) |
02:15 PM- 02:30 PM | Keynote Session II : Intellectual Property Challenges of Block-Chain and Artificial Intelligence in the Post Covid-19 Period |
02:30 PM -02:45 PM | Award Virtual Recognition |
02:45 PM – 03:00 PM | Exclusive Presentation : “Registration of Imported Food and Drug Products in Nigeria: What a foreign manufacturer/brand owner needs to know”.
Sponsored by : Banwo & Ighodalo |
03:00 PM – 03:15 PM | Refreshment Time : “Managing life during the new norm (Wellness during COVID-19; Health is a new wealth)” by MS SUCHI, Laughter Coach Singapore |
03:15 PM – 04:00 PM | Panel Discussion I : Pharma Industry Update (Recent developments in IP, across the globe) |
04:00 PM – 04:45 PM | Panel Discussion II : 3D & 4D Printing Industry Update (Recent developments in IP, across the globe) |
04:45 PM – 05:05 PM | Mini Presentation : Recent Topics on Japanese Patent Practice
Sponsored by : YUASA AND HARA |
05:05 PM – 05:20 PM | Mini Presentation :IP Cost Excellence: How to save costs but keep high quality in Intellectual Property
Sponsored by : Dennemeyer Consulting GmbH |
05:20 PM – 06:00 PM | Panel Discussion III : Trademarks and Copyrights (What will work and what will not – Cost effective Prosecution Strategies Globally) |
06:00 PM – 06:40 PM | Panel Discussion IV : Patents and Designs in Europe/Asia/Africa/ME/US (What will work and what will not – Cost effective Prosecution Strategies) |
06:40 PM – 07:00 PM | One on One Meetings – Networking |
07:00 PM – 07:20 PM | Specialized Presentation Slot : Patent Analysis: Through Scientific Approach
Sponsored by : LexisNexis Survey and Win exclusive vouchers at LexisNexis Session |
07:20 PM – 07:30 PM | Concluding and Closing Remarks |
07:30 PM – 08:00 PM | Open Networking
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Hear inspiring talks, meet the best professionals in industry, and party together after the event!

Leopoldo Belda Soriano
Head of Patent Examination (Mechanics and construction) at the
Spanish Patent and Trademark Office
Topic: “Challenges to patentability posed by AI”

Dr. Ahmad Saleh
Partner, Head of Patents & Designs (R&D and Innovations),
Al Tamimi & Company
Topic: “Latest & Recommended Prosecution Practices (Patent – Asia/US/Africa/Europe/Middle East)”
Digital innovation and disruption in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak: have you prepared your patent weapons?

John Cabeca
U.S. Intellectual Property Attaché for South Asia
Topic: “The New Normal. The role of innovation in the wake of the pandemic and how the adaptability of intellectual property is changing the way we work locally, regionally, and globally.”

Prof. (Dr.) Tabrez Ahmad
Pro-Vice Chancellor and Dean,
School of Law, GD Goenka University
and Founder Technolex
Topic: “Intellectual Property Challenges of Block-Chain and Artificial Intelligence in the Post Covid-19 Period”

Ms. Suchi
Laughter Coach,
Singapore
Topic Day 1: “LAUGH OUT LOUD with Ms. SUCHI SINGAPORE (Let the laughter heal ; Navigate Change with Laughter)”
Topic Day 2: “Managing life during the new norm (Wellness during COVID-19 ; Health is a new wealth)”

Ajay Panwar
Senior Managing Counsel, Intellectual Property (South Asia and MEA region),
Mastercard,
India

Alice Flacco
Senior Legal Counsel,
Microport Scientific Corporation,
France

Jaroslaw M. Jankowski
Managing Director Malaysia & Lead Counsel Asia & Regional Compliance Officer Asia,
Siemens Logistics,
Singapore

Tolu Olaloye
Senior Associate-Intellectual Property,
Jackson, Etti &Edu,
Nigeria

Gustavo Morais
Partner, Lawyer, Electrical Engineer and Industrial Property Agent,
Dannemann Siemsen

G Tharraniiswari
IP specialist,
LexisNexis India & SEA Region

Jeff Holman
IP Strategy Counsel,
HZO, Inc. VP Legal Affairs,
Oscilla Power, Inc.

Greg Mayer
Registered U.S. Patent Attorney,
Greater Chicago Area

Johannes Herbert
Manager Consulting, IP Consulting,
Dennemeyer & Co.

Jamie Kemler
VP, IP Business Strategy,
Stryker

Jim Durkin
Product Manager,
IP.com

Dr. Rahma Beaugrand
Head of Customer Advisory Presales SAP UAE and Oman, part of Middle East South COO office,
UAE

Randa Habib
Regulatory- Middle East & Africa,
Perfetti Van Melle,
UAE

Osamu Yamamoto
Partner,
Yuasa and Hara

Ishani Chandra
Managing Partner,
Sagar Chandra & Associates

Elsayed Mahfouz
Head of Solutions Sales,
5G use cases,
Nokia,
UAE

Venkata Raghavan
Proprietor,
Escalade Legal Services

Kavitha Gupta
Senior Corporate Counsel,
Go-to-Market Legal, India and South Asia,
Juniper Networks

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

Beatriz Ruiz-Beato
Data Protection Officer of EMEA,
NEC Group

K Satish Kumar
Global Head - Legal & Chief Data Protection Officer,
Ramco Systems

Persis Hodiwalla
Chief Manager Legal,
Reliance Big Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.

Karim Elhelaly
Legal Director,
Oracle Systems

Ma. Janice Reyes Tejano
Director of Intellectual Property and ITSO Manager, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, Manila,
Philippines; IP Attorney

Chui Lijun
Counsel,
Clifford Chance

Dr. Sheetal Chopra
India Lead - IPR Advocacy,
Ericsson India Pvt Ltd.
India

Nikos Minas
European Patent Attorney & IP strategist,
Hanna Moore + Curley

Scott E. Schneider
Worldwide Patent Engineering Lead,
IBM Patent Licensing

Sourav Bose
Former Associate Director,
UBS,
Singapore

Saumya Bareja
IP Manager,
Procter & Gamble,
Singapore

Sachin Kalra
Deputy General Counsel,
HT Media Ltd,
Delhi, India

Lily Tsen
General Counsel,
Amcor Flexibles Asia Pacific,
Singapore

Dr. Sanjeev Chaube
EVP & Head - Big Data & Advanced Analytics,
Vodafone Idea Limited,
India

Rahul Dubey
Leader - Intellectual Property & Competitive Intelligence,
Baker Hughes,
India

Victoria Barker
UK and European Patent Attorney,
Finnegan Europe LLP

Tuhin Singharoy
Counsel, Intellectual Property,
Avery Dennison Corporation

Munish Sudan
Head, IP,
Tata Steel

Renju Harikumar
Vice President APAC, Intellectual Property,
Accenture

Dr. Peter Paroczi
Compliance Officer,
QAFCO

Mirjam Ros
Author of ‘the Innovation Matrix’, business strategist and Innovation & IP advisor

Minh Hoang Merchant
General Counsel,
Genome Medical, Inc.

Ritu Bhargava
Legal Counsel,
Hiveloop Technology Private Limited

Amit Thukral
General Counsel,
VP- Legal and Compliance,
Lupin Ltd.

Dr. Mahendra B. Thakre
Senior General Manager – IP Legal (India),
Mylan Laboratories

Ms Shalini Vipin Chawla
Technologist - IPRs,
ITC Limited

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

Hossam Tawfik
Legal & Contracts Group Leader,
Yokogawa Middle East & Africa B.S.C. (c)

Jeff Lindsay
Head of R&D + IP,
Lumē Deodorant

Arvind Viswanathan
CEO,
Pitch Scientific

Pritesh Kasliwal
US Patent Agent,
Software Patent Engineer,
Red Hat

Chinasa Uwanna
Senior Associate,
Banwo & Ighodalo

Omar Obeidat
Partner, Head of Competition and Intellectual Property,
Al Tamimi & Company
The IPR Gorilla. 1 conference, 9 Editions. Brand, exhibit, engage and network like never before. The Conference editions will held in Singapore, Germany, China, Australia, United Arab Emirates and India.
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Dubai
Singapore
New York
London
Japan
China
Australia
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