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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, we are coming again at EST zone with a multiple opportunities back to back. Our next version of The IPR Gorilla – Virtual IP Conference, 7th edition is scheduled to be held on Jan 21, 2021 at EST 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.

Top IP Service Provider

Top Emerging IP Players

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

Alfred Wu
Founder/CEO,
IPPlus

Obianuju Otudor
Manager, IP/Tech. Law,
MTN Nigeria Communications PLC

Adv. Tafadzwa Kachara
Intellectual Property Specialist & Company Secretary,
CUTis (Pty) Ltd

Akinkunmi Akinwunmi
Lead Partner,
Paragon Advisors

Carlos Rossi
Minister Counselor,
Peru Embassy

Deepali Paun
Registered Indian Patent Agent and Intellectual Property Attorney, IP Bricklayer
Top IP Leaders

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

Aman Trehan
Vice President & Head-Intellectual Property and Product Strategy,
Odin Pharmaceuticals.

Dr. Christian Heubeck
Patent Attorney, Partner,
Weickmann & Weickmann

MM Farhad
Chief Consultant

Rudina Ann Pescante
Patent Manager,
Mirandah Asia Singapore

Santhosh Metri
Director – Product Strategy (IP, M&A) Bureau van Dijk (A Moody’s Analytics Company)
Timings (EST 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 |
09:25 AM – 09:30 AM | One on one introduction – where everyone speaks! |
09:35 AM – 09:55 AM | Keynote Session: COVID – An “Influencer” on the Patent Landscape for 2021 |
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Industry Insights Session: Intellectual Property and data management considerations for Petrochemical Companies, an in-house perspective – building it from the ground up |
10:15 AM – 11:05 AM | Panel Discussion I: How Innovation Is Changing the IP Industry |
11:15 AM – 12:20 PM |
Roundtable Time: Connect with the audience face to face virtually
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12:20 PM – 12:30 PM | Champions of Change: Diversity and Inclusion for Brands and Brand Professionals. |
12:30 PM – 12:40 PM | Open Networking |
12:45 PM – 01:00 PM |
Quick Presentation Slot Session: Maximizing the Valuation of your IP transaction – Licensing and Patent Sales Sponsored by: IP Research Group (IPRG) |
01:10 PM – 02:00 PM | Panel Discussion II: Global IP Protection Strategies: Giving Design its Place in the Sun |
02:00 PM – 02:15 PM |
Mini Presentation Slot Session: Simplifying IP protection and management across the African continent. Sponsored by: AllThingsIP Africa |
02:20 PM – 02:35 PM |
Quick Presentation Slot Session: Highlights of 4th Amendment to China Patent Law Sponsored by: IP March |
02:40 PM – 03:00 PM | Yoga and Relaxation |
03:05 PM – 03:35 PM | Speed Video Networking & Expo Visit |
03:45 PM – 05:15 PM |
Roundtable Discussion: Connect with the audience face to face virtually
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05:00 PM – 05:15 PM | Virtual Coffee Room |
05:20 PM – 05:40 PM | Closing Presentation Session: Educating Non-IP People on IP, and Integrating IP into the Business |
05:45 PM – 06:30 PM | Closing Remarks & Speed Video Networking |
Hear inspiring talks, meet the best professionals in industry, and party together after the event!

Siva Manoharan
Founder and Managing Partner,
IP Research Group (IPRG)
Topic : “COVID – An “Influencer” on the Patent Landscape for 2021”

Heather N. Bowen, Esq.
Commercial Counsel,
6Sense Insights, Inc.

Gloria Montaron Estrada
General Counsel and the Chief Intellectual Property Officer,
Bioceres S.A.

Natasha Walwyn Robinson
Senior Counsel,
Progress Software Corporation

Beatriz Ruiz-Beato
EMEA Data Protection Officer,
NEC Europe Ltd

Dr. Celia Torres Villanueva
Contracts Principal and Intellectual Property Focal,
Boeing in Melbourne (Boeing Aerostructures Australia)

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

Lakshika Joshi
Lead IP Counsel,
Global & AVP -Legal,
Altran

Hongming Liu
Sr. IP Counsel,
Tencent America

Zayd Alathari
Partner, Head of IP, Riyadh Office,
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP NR

Stephen Yang
Managing Partner,
Patent Attorney,
IP March

Venkata Raghavan. R
Proprietor,
Escalade Legal Services

Derek Nuhn
Senior IP Licensing and Transaction Executive,
IP Research Group (IPRG)

Gregory C. Mayer
Counsel,
Scale LLP

Maryam A. Shehadeh
Pharmacist as a Patents
Officer – Jordan
(LL.M Student)

Luisa Herrera
Head of the IP Department,
GHA IP Lawyers

Dr Alpesh Pathak
Global IP Head,
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Diane Lettelleir
Former Senior Managing Counsel,
J. C. Penney Corporation, Inc.

Dr. Enrico Bonadio
Reader in Intellectual Property Law
City, University of London

Chike Ekwueme
Managing Partner,
Ekwueme, Ekwueme & Ekwueme

Thomas Prock
Partner, Chartered (UK), German and European Patent Attorney,
Marks & Clerk

Dr. Abiola Inniss PhD
Executive Director of the Caribbean and Americas Intellectual Property Organization

Renata Lisboa
Founder,
Lisboa IP

Eric Rogers
IP Counsel & Business Development Director,
AGC Automotive Americas

Kedi Beh Emmanuel
O.A.P.I. Accredited Industrial Attorney,
Cabinet Impact

Elio De Tullio
Managing Partner,
De Tullio & Partners Intellectual Property Attorneys

Kareema Shaik
Partner,
Adams & Adams

Thapelo Montong
Patent Attorney, Senior Associate,
Adams & Adams

Simba Makahamadze
Founder & CEO,
AllThingsIP Africa

Tanya Garrett
Intellectual Property Counsel & Manager,
Acument Global Technologies

Neelmegh. R
Senior Analyst,
Baker Hughes

Anvita Bajpai
Founder,
SunvAI.in
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