25th edition
The IPR Gorilla.
Pullman Dubai Downtown
July 12-13, 2023
The Conference
Two Days of Powerful Talks
July 12-13, 2023
25th Edition
Join us for the 25th edition of The IPR Gorilla, a prestigious two-day conference dedicated to exploring the exciting world of intellectual property rights. With over 200 attendees expected to grace the event, The IPR Gorilla promises to be an insightful, interactive, and thought-provoking platform that offers an exclusive opportunity to connect with some of the brightest minds and industry leaders from across the globe.
This conference is a must-attend for anyone seeking to gain insights into the latest trends, network with like-minded individuals, and expand their knowledge of intellectual property. So, mark your calendars and embark on a journey of learning, networking, and growth with The IPR Gorilla 2023!
200 + Participants
60+
Topics
24+
Sessions
45+
Speakers
Advisory Committee
Soji John
Senior Director,
Assistant General Counsel, IP & Licensing, Western Digital
Lakshika Joshi
Partner,
Lead IP Counsel, Global & AVP Legal , Capgemini Engineering
André Frieden
Deputy General Counsel / Head, Large Deals Legal Team,
Capgemini
Ahmad Saleh
Partner,
Head of Patents & Designs (R&D and Innovations),
Al Tamimi & Company
Sponsors & Partners
Lunch Sponsor
Pen Sponsor
Associate Partners
Agenda
Timings
Schedule (Day I)
08:30 AM – 09:00 AM
09:00 AM – 09:20 AM
Welcome Remarks
09:20 AM – 10:35 AM
Panel Discussion I : How to Control IP Costs and Obtain Transparency?
10:35 AM – 11:05 AM
Morning Networking Break
11:05 AM – 12:20 PM
Panel Discussion II : Impact of Metaverse on IPR Globally
12:20 PM – 01:30 PM
Group Photo and Lunch Break
01:30 PM – 02:45 PM
Panel Discussion III : Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement in Gulf and Around The World
Registration
02:45 PM – 03:15 PM
Afternoon Networking Break
Panel Discussion IV: What is the Role of IP in Open Innovation?
Panel Discussion V: IP Litigation Strategies and Practices From Around The World
03:15 PM – 04:30 PM
04:30 PM – 05:45 PM
Prominent Speakers
Proud to bring inspirational speakers from across the globe
Dr. Lorenz Kaiser
Senior Legal Counsel
GE
(Germany)
Fabio Marazzi
Co-Founder and Senior Managing Partner
BMV-Marazzi & Associati
(Italy)
Aisha Salem-Howey
Intellectual Property Attaché for the Middle East & North Africa
USPTO
(UAE)
Hossam Zakaria
Senior Legal Counsel
Hossam Zakaria for Legal Consultations and Legal Services
(UAE)
Dr Mohamed Al Hemairy
Head of Technology Transfer
University of Sharjah
(UAE)
Mohammed Noaman
General Counsel – Europe, Middle East & Africa GE Vernova
(UAE)
James Hall
CEO, Founder and General Counsel
Global GC
(USA)
Muna Farid
Managing Director & Head of Legal
Hatch DWC-LLC
(UAE)
Henzie Healley
Managing Partner
The Counsel Services Limited
(UAE)
Ipsita Mazumdar
Legal Counsel
MG Motor India (Morris Garages)
(India)
Rajesh Ramanathan
Partner
Factum Law
(India)
Virender Singh
Associate Partner
LexOrbis
(India)
Subhajit Saha
Head- Legal & IPR
LCGC- Resolute Group of Companies
(India)
Vedant Pujari
Partner
Accures Legal
(India)
Patrick Desmond
Special Counsel
SCG Chemicals Co Ltd
(Thailand)
Sameet Gambhir
Vice President (Corp. Law) & Company Secretary
DCM Shriram Ltd.
(India)
Dr. Laura Voda
Of Counsel
Fichte & Co Legal Consultancy
(UAE)
Ekank Mehra
In-house counsel
Headout
(India)
Mohamed Hegazy
Senior Consultant in Public Policy, Legislative, and Regulatory Affairs
Digital Economy and Technology General Division
(Egypt)
Faneva Rakotomanana
IP Consultant, Agent and Counsel
Cabinet Rakotomanana
(Republic of Madagascar)
Karim Elhelaly
Group Legal Advisor
Vuclip
(UAE)
Randa Habib
Founder and Principal Consultant -Middle East and Africa
RAPID Consultancy
(UAE)
Naomi Assia
Founder
Naomi Assia & Co. Law Offices
(Israel)
Venkata Raghavan
Proprietor
Escalade Legal Services
(India)
Anand Verma
Founder
Let’s Learn Law
(India)
Saloni Tuteja
Head of Legal, Middle East
Servier
(UAE)
Sebina Noreen Malik
Consultant Solicitor
Commercial Disputes
(UAE)
​​Michael Peroff
Owner
The Law Office of Michael A.Peroff
(USA)
Samantha Yung
Senior Associate
Gowling WLG
(UAE)
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