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, 15th edition is scheduled to be held on November 09, 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: Are dosage regimen patents allowable in Singapore? |
10:15 AM – 10:35 AM | Sponsor Intro & Table Top Questions |
10:45 AM – 11:35 AM | Panel Discussion I: Best practices for software protection: patents, trade secrets, etc. |
11:45 AM – 12:05 PM | Presentation Session I: Highlights and current status of implementation of the EU copyright reform |
12:15 PM – 12:45 PM | Corporates Catchup (30 minutes’ random catchup with the Corporates available) and The IPR Magazine EXPO. |
12:50 PM – 01:45 PM | Panel Discussion II: Big data-fair use, commercialization, GDPR |
01:55 PM – 02:10 PM | Presentation Session II: Impact of Long-Awaited Fourth Amendment to the Chinese Patent Law |
02:15 PM – 02:45 PM | Virtual Speed Networking |
02:55 PM – 03:40 PM | Panel Discussion III: Brand protection and Anti-counterfeiting |
03:50 PM – 04:40 PM | Panel Discussion IV: Green IP – A look at how sustainability influences IP |
04:50 PM – 05:20 PM | Virtual Networking Table: Meet participants on first cum first serve basis |
05:30 PM – 06:20 PM | Mini Roundtable Session:
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06:30 PM – 06:50 PM | Awards of the day and Closing Remarks |
06:50 PM – 07:30 PM | Speed Networking |

Ahmad Saleh
Partner,
Head of Patents & Designs (R&D and Innovations),
Al Tamimi & Company
Hear inspiring talks, meet the best professionals in industry, and party together after the event!

James Kinnaird
Partner,
Marks & Clerk Singapore LLP
Topic : “Are dosage regimen patents allowable in Singapore?”

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

Anubhav Kapoor
Director of Legal Affairs,
Ford India

Chui Lijun
Partner,
Bird & Bird ATMD LLP

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

Shaun Leong
Partner,
Withersworldwide

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

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

Defeng Song
Partner,
Fieldfisher

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

Smitha Chandrashekar
Director, Legal,
Harman International

Vikas Agrawal
General Manager & Head – Global IP,
Unison Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

Christine Maury Panis
EVP, General Counsel and Public Affairs,
Viaccess Orca

Millicent Desiderio-Dime
Director of Legal Services, Regulatory and Compliance Operations,
Accenture Philippines

Kirk A. Sigmon
Partner,
Banner & Witcoff Ltd.

Julia Luksan
Attorney at Law | Cooperation Partner,
Luksan

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

Koji Saito
General Manager, Intellectual Property Dept.,
ASICS Corporation

Gerald Tan
Regional Legal Counsel,
Amadeus

William Chiang
Chief Legal Representative,
Locke Lord LLP

Lily Tsen
General Counsel,
Amcor Flexibles Asia Pacific

Thilina Weerasekera
Director / Principal Consultant,
Gliss (Pvt) Ltd

Masakazu Abe
Asia Operations Specialist,
Canon Inc.

Nirupam Srivastava
Vice President - Strategy and Artificial Intelligence,
Hero Corporate

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

Zameer Nathani
Senior Vice President and General Counsel,
UFO Moviez I. Limited

Sachin Mishra
Head – Legal & Company Secretary,
Tata Consulting Engineers Limited

Raghuram Supramanium
Principal Associate,
Shearn Delamore & Co.

Kunal Tandon
Founder & Managing Partner,
Tandon & Co.
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