After successfully hosting our unique and new virtual experience at The IPR Gorilla – Virtual IP Conference on 14-15 July 2020, we are moving a way forward to explore the different countries and time zones and offer the value to IP fraternity globally. Our next version of The IPR Gorilla – Virtual IP Conference is scheduled to be held on Sept 23 & 24, 2020. The conference aims to bring together 100+ in-house legal departments, law firm partners, and other service providers technology providers, investors, and government agencies. The theme of the conference is to understand IP scenario 2020-21 : A post pandemic story (adapting a new ‘NORMAL’). 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 (EDT ZONE) | Schedule |
09:00 AM – 09:30 AM | Registration & Open Networking |
09:30 AM – 09:50 AM | Welcome Address – Vice President: The Conference Gorilla speaks & One on one introduction |
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM | Keynote Session: IP in the Caribbean and Latin America – Managing amidst COVID 19 and beyond |
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM | Panel Discussion I: Impact on IP business – The new reality post-pandemic |
11:30 AM – 11:45 AM | Video Speed Networking |
11:55 AM – 12:10 PM | Quick Presentation Slot: Online IP Protection Amid a Changing Globe |
12:15 PM – 01:00 PM | Panel Discussion II: Patent Strategies: Manage IP To Drive Innovation & Pad The Bottom Line |
01:10 PM – 01:20 PM | Virtual Coffee Room |
01:20 PM – 01:30 PM | Video Speed Networking |
01:35 PM – 02:35 PM | Panel Discussion III: IP Challenges in Future of AI, Digitalization & Internet of things |
02:40 PM – 02:45 PM | Closing Remarks – Day I |
02:45 PM – 03:30 PM | Open Networking |
Timings (EDT ZONE) | Schedule |
09:00 AM – 09:30 AM | Registration & Open Networking |
09:30 AM – 09:50 AM | Welcome Address – Vice President: The Conference Gorilla speaks & One on one introduction |
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM | Keynote Session: IP Operations: shaping the “new normal” |
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM | Panel Discussion I: What are the major risks in IP Licensing? Identifying the gaps and solutions in the IP Licensing processes in different industries |
11:30 AM – 11:45 AM | Virtual Networking Games |
11:55 AM – 12:10 PM | Virtual Speed Networking |
12:15 PM – 01:00 PM | Panel Discussion II: Managing international trademark portfolios in the Age of Globalization |
01:10 PM – 01:20 PM | Virtual Theme Room – SAT n HAT time! |
01:25 PM – 01:45 PM | Specialized Presentation Slot: Recent developments in licensing of standard essential patents |
01:55 PM – 02:35 PM | Panel Discussion III: The interplay between GDPR and New Trade Secrets Law |
02:40 PM – 02:45 PM | Closing Remarks – Day II |
02:45 PM – 03:30 PM | Open Networking |
Hear inspiring talks, meet the best professionals in industry, and party together after the event!

Dr. Abiola Inniss PhD
Executive Director of the Caribbean and Americas Intellectual Property Organization
Topic: “IP in the Caribbean and Latin America – Managing amidst COVID 19 and beyond”

Pravin Anand
Managing Partner,
Anand and Anand
Topic: “IP Enforcement During the Pandemic”

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

Dr. Peter Paroczi
Compliance Officer,
QAFCO

James Collison
Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property, Asia-Pacific,
Mastercard

Julia Gwilt
Partner,
Appleyard Lees

Mohammed Alhajeri
Owner,
Mohammed F. Alhajer for Commercial Services - Patents Filing

Natasha Walwyn Robinson
Senior Counsel,
Progress Software Corporation

Andre Frieden
Deputy General Counsel / Head, Large Deals Legal Team,
Capgemini

Nevin Jacob Koshy
Partner, Head of Department – Patent | Design | Copyright,
United Trademark & Patent Services

John Maldjian, Esq.
Managing Member of Maldjian Law Group LLC,
Maldjian Law Group LLC

Sreekar Gadde
Executive Director,
BlueTree Capital Group

Nta Ekpiken
Partner,
TNP

Saket Sankhla
Lead - International Supply Chain,
Wayfair

Rajeshwari Hariharan
Founder,
Rajeshwari & Associates

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

Yevgeniy Vahlis
Head of Artificial Intelligence Capabilities, Bank of Montreal

Viren Soni
Director, Patent Counsel,
CME Group, Inc.

Amber Gupta
Head- Legal & Company Secretary,
Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Company Limited

Dr. Sanjeev Chaube
EVP & Head – Big Data, BI & Advanced Analytics (AI, Data Science & Advanced Technologies Practice),
Vodafone Idea

Shalinee Kulshreshtha
General Counsel and Compliance Officer (South Asia),
Pearson India Education Services Private Limited

Suvajit Chakraborty
Corporate Counsel & Legal Head – India, South Asia & Emerging Market Territories,
PerkinElmer (India) Private Limited

Rajiv Amlani, Esq.
Director, Legal,
American CyberSystems, Inc.

Diane Gabl Kratz
Senior Intellectual Property Counsel,
Seagate Technology

Geoffrey K. White
General Counsel and Chief Intellectual Property Counsel,
SilcoTek® Corporation

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

Patrick Mccutcheon
Senior expert,
IP and Competition law,
European Commission

Michael Sharp
Senior Legal Counsel and Head Of Intellectual Property,
Aurora Cannabis Inc.

Arturo Ishbak Gonzalez
Sr. Corporate Counsel,
The LEGO Group

Gregory C. Mayer
Counsel,
Scale LLP

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

Alice Flacco
Deputy General Counsel,
Microport Scientific Corporation,
France

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

Xun Yang
Partner,
Llinks Law Offices

Steve Zelinger
General Counsel,
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies Inc

Eric L. Sophir
Partner,
Foley & Lardner LLP

Vikas Agrawal
Assistant General Manager,
Unison Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Heather N. Bowen, Esq.
Of Counsel,
Sullivent & Fontanez, PLLC

Laura Berton
Partner at European law firm,
Fieldfisher

Joginder Singh
Partner,
LexOrbis IP Attorneys
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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