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, 13th edition is scheduled to be held on August 25, 2021 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 2021. 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 – 09:20 AM | Virtual Registration and Speed Networking |
09:20 AM – 09:30 AM | Welcome Remarks – VP, The Conference Gorilla Speaks |
09:35 AM – 09:50 AM | One on one introduction – where everyone speaks! |
09:55 AM – 10:10 AM | Keynote Session: Singapore’s New Copyright Regime – more than just cosmetic changes |
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM | Sponsor Intro & Table Top Questions |
10:50 AM – 11:40 AM | Panel Discussion I: Emerging Data Protection laws around the globe |
11:50 AM – 12:05 PM | Industry Insights Session: Regulatory Aspects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Disruption from the EU |
12:15 PM – 01:00 PM | Panel Discussion II: Measuring the continued impact of the novel coronavirus on the global intellectual property market |
01:10 PM – 01:40 PM | Corporates Catchup (30 minutes’ random catchup with the Corporates available) and virtual exhibition tour. |
01:50 PM – 02:35 PM | Panel Discussion III: Patent Portfolio Valuations – Importance of IP and Patents |
02:40 PM – 03:00 PM | Presentation Slot Session I: Green IP – On the interaction between IP and sustainable business models |
03:10 PM – 03:50 PM | Panel Discussion IV: Strategies for international companies to deal with intellectual property disputes |
04:00 PM – 04:30 PM | Virtual Speed Networking |
04:35 PM – 04:55 PM | Presentation Slot Session II: Structuring International Patent Portfolios |
05:00 PM – 05:35 PM | Quick Knowledgeable and Intriguing Discussion: Intellectual Property Protection for Patents, Trademarks and Copy Right: Securing Your Brand in Digital Age |
05:40 PM – 06:00 PM | Presentation Slot Session III: Defending Brands from Online Threats: What Are Your Strategies? |
06:00 PM – 06:30 PM | Virtual Networking Table: Meet participants on first cum first serve basis |
06:35 PM – 07:40 PM |
Mini Roundtables:
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07:45 PM – 08:15 PM | Awards of the day and Closing Remarks |
08:15 PM – 08:45 PM | Speed Networking |
Hear inspiring talks, meet the best professionals in industry, and party together after the event!

Alban Kang
Partner,
Bird & Bird ATMD LLP
Topic : “Singapore’s New Copyright Regime – more than just cosmetic changes”

Gautam Bakshi
Head (IPM) & Patent Counsel,
Unichem Laboratories Ltd.

Shaun Leong
Partner,
Withersworldwide

Anubhav Kapoor
Director of Legal Affairs,
Ford India

Jaeyoung IM
Head of IP,
Voronoi Inc.

Toby Mak
Patent Attorney,
Tee & Howe IP Attorneys

Julia Luksan
Attorney at Law | Cooperation Partner

Jayce Yeo
Regional Director, APAC,
CSC

Madhusudan S T
Partner,
K&S Partners

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

Wenxuan Chen
Partner,
Saelink Law

Ahmad Saleh
Partner & Head of Patents & Designs (R&D and Innovation),
Al Tamimi & Company

Joginder Singh
Partner,
LexOrbis IP Attorneys

Tuhin Subhra Singharoy
Intellectual Property Counsel | Global Corporate Legal,
Avery Dennison Corporation

Persis Hodiwalla
Vice President – Legal & Business Affairs,
Eros International Media Limited

Alec Christie
Partner,
Clyde & Co

Nicholas Lauw
Partner, Intellectual Property and Technology,
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP

Kenneth Zhou
Head of Legal & Compliance, APN,
SIG Combibloc

Gregor Pryor
Partner and Co-Chair, Global Entertainment and Media Industry Group,
Reed Smith

William Chiang
Chief Legal Representative,
Locke Lord LLP

Yoshitake Adachi
Vice President - Regional General Counsel, Japan,
WeWork

Shengtao Hu
GM For IPR,
Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China

Pankaj Monga
Partner,
Lall & Sethi

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

Smitha Chandrashekar
Legal Director,
Harman International

Sebastien Lacroix
Data Privacy Officer, APAC,
Royal Bank of Canada

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

Qiyao Dong
Associate Legal Officer,
World Intellectual Property Organization

Anubhav Jain
Global Brand Relations Manager, APAC & MENA,
Amazon

Ma. Janice R. Tejano
Intellectual Property Counsel and Certified Data Protection Officer,
Tejano Law & Consulting
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