Intellectual Property (IP) ConfEx
DUBAI, UAE
01 MARCH 2023
IP. Patent. Trademark. Copyright. Litigation. Patent Management. Brand Protection. IP Infringement. IP Rights. IP Management. IP Licensing. Patent Portfolio. IP Assets. Counterfeiting. Patent Monetization. Patent Search. Privacy. Risk. Security. Compliance. Data Protection. IP Translation. AI. IP Technology.
This event will gather 150 - 200 IP Counsel, Heads of IP Depts, Patent Managers, Trademark Managers, Risk & Compliance Professionals, Chief IP Officers, Data Privacy Officers, Head of Patents, Patent Attorneys, Directors Data Privacy & IP, IP Law Firm Partners, IP Tech Professionals and Service Providers.
Venue:
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek
Baniyas Road, P.O.BOX 476, Dubai, UAE
ABOUT THE EVENT
We are all set to host our next flagship event- The Global Intellectual Property (IP) ConfEx in Dubai, UAE which is to be held on 01 March 2023. This event will gather 150 - 200 IP Counsel, Heads of IP Depts, Patent Managers, Trademark Managers, Risk & Compliance Professionals, Chief IP Officers, Data Privacy Officers, Head of Patents, Patent Attorneys, Directors Data Privacy & IP, IP Law Firm Partners, IP Tech Professionals and Service Providers. Each lawyer participant attends the event because he/she has some operational challenges to resolve such as IP. Patent. Trademark. Risk. Security. GDPR. CCPA. Compliance. Data Privacy. Artificial Intelligence. Legal Technology. Automation. Machine Learning. Litigation. E-discovery (This list of challenges is only indicative, not exhaustive). In order to find the solutions, they not only need the learning & education but also the meetings with the right service providers. Our event helps them with both.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
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150 - 200 In-house Counsel and Law Firm Partners
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15+ Exhibitors
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30+ Speakers
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10+ Bar Associations & Media Partners
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Keynote Addresses
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Exclusive Case Study Presentations
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Round Table Discussions
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Business Dialogues
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Qualified Business Lead
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C Level Invitations Only
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Unique Networking Opportunities
Our Testimonials
Key Speakers
AGENDA
(08:30 AM – 05:00 PM Dubai Time)
* Program is subject to change without notice
08:30 AM – Onwards
Conference Registration
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Networking Tea with Speakers & Delegates
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Informal Networking with Exhibitors
09:00 AM – 09:15 AM
Introduction & Peer Networking
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Event Introduction: Get to know the daylong exciting networking & learning opportunities
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One-on-One Introduction: Let the industry know you and your expertise
09:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Morning Keynote Address
Brand Protection: Looking Beyond IP & Trademarks
Brand protection and Intellectual Property protection are critical concerns for long-term corporate growth and survival in today’s competitive, global marketplace. Failure to develop a wide-ranging strategy to protect intellectual property and brands can cost a company millions of dollars, lost competitive advantages and, ultimately, its ability to compete.
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Why you should be shouting about your brand protection strategy?
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Key advantages to IP &trademark brand protection solutions
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Leveraging intelligent process automation for brand protection
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Protecting your brand through trademarks
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Monitor against intellectual property infringement
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Enforce IP rights- detection and enforcement strategies
Mark Devaney
Partner,
Clyde & Co
Saba Al Sultani
Partner, Trademarks
DLA Piper
Saloni Tuteja
Head of Legal - Middle East Servier
Riswana Gaswan
Head of Legal,
imdaad
Kamal Sharma
Director & Assistant General Counsel, Global Brand Protection, IMEA
Procter & Gamble
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM
Exclusive Case Study Presentation
LegalTech & Online Brand Protection – IT v. Legal
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Main types of online infringement
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Mechanism of IP enforcement
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Local providers v. global providers (Legal-Tech solutions)
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Advantages for businesses
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Why Legal-Tech is efficient for brand protection?
Sergey Medvedev
Partner,
Gorodissky & Partners
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10:50 AM – 11:20 AM
Informal Networking & Tea Break
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Networking Tea with Speakers & Delegates
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Informal Networking with Exhibitors
11:20 AM – 12:00 PM
Industry Leadership Session
How to Control IP Costs and Obtain Transparency
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How to significantly reduce cost on short, mid and long term in your IP lifecycle for patents, trademarks and designs?
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IP-rights and an unmanageable number of invoices
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Agent benchmarking and auditing
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Portfolio pruning with software and/or experts
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Cost management across the whole IP prosecution lifecycle
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Importance of IP to enhance investment environment
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Thin line between IP & antitrust regulations
Muhammad Farrukh Irfan Khan
Of Counsel,
United Trademark & Patent Services
Riham Naim
Head of Legal Gulf,
Novartis
Hady Khawand
Partner,
Saba IP
Mohammad A. Alsaid
Chief Legal Officer,
Mawarid Holding Investment
Dr. Mohamed Al Hemairy
Director of Technology Transfer Office,
University of Sharjah
12:00 PM – 12:20 PM
Exclusive Case Study Presentation
Amazon Efforts & Tools to Protect Customers & Brands
Hadi Alkanani
Global Brand Relations Manager,
Amazon
Saba Vasim
Group Brand Protection Manager,
Bosch
12:20 PM – 01:00 PM
Industry Leadership Session
IP Data Breaches — Identifying and Controlling Litigation Data that can Leave Your Company Exposed
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Identifying threats: spotting vulnerability and areas of exposure
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Measuring and improving the effectiveness of your current solutions
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Closing the loop with a unified, end-to-end solution
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IP Management – more Data, better Quality
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Cyber theft of Intellectual Property
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Cyber Security for your Trademarks
Mark Hill
Partner,
Charles Russell Speechlys
Elena Kovaleva
Regional Compliance officer, Middle East & Africa Schneider Electric
Dr. Avishay Klein
Partner, Head of Cyber,
Barnea Jaffa Lande
Tala Fahoum
Associate
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Dominik Engel
Lead Counsel,
ABB
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM
Informal Networking & Lunch Break
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Networking Lunch with Speakers & Delegates
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Informal Networking with Exhibitors
02:00 PM – 02:40 PM
Industry Leadership Session
International Arbitration & IP Disputes: Practical Tips and Best Strategies
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International arbitration – recent significant issues
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Arbitrating international IP disputes
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Potential pitfalls and how to address them
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Resolving multijurisdictional disputes in a single proceeding
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Implications of COVID-19
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Advantages/disadvantages of arbitration over the courts
Mohammed Noaman
General Counsel,
GE Power
Parnika Chaturvedi
Partner
King & Wood Mallesons
Karim Soliman
Director of Legal,
DAMAC
Nooree Moola
Partner
Gibson Dunn
02:40 PM – 03:20 PM
Industry Leadership Session
The Protection of Trade Secrets: A Key Element to Increase the Value of IP Right
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The requisites for protection of trade secrets in US and Europe
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The importance of the management of trade secrets in modern organization
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The procedures in place to gather protection of trade secrets
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The trade secrets management tool
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The Role of IP on The Commercial Sustainability of Sports
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Key Considerations For Technology Deals: Trends for 2023
Steve Bainbridge
Partner,
Squire Patton Boggs
Ahmad Saleh
Partner, Head of Innovation, Patents & Industrial Property (3IP), Al Tamimi & Company
Ksenia Andreeva
Partner,
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
03:20 PM – 04:20 PM
Leadership Round Table Discussion & Idea Exchange (In-Person & Virtual Online Session)
Participate in discussions around hot topics and burning issues with your colleagues that are unique to the legal environment. Peers gladly share ideas, strategies and best practices to assist you in addressing difficulties.
Discussion Topic & Details-
How Machine Learning & Automation Will Keep Track of Competitors in a Revolving IP & Patent Landscape
Running a successful organization is not an easy task. There are multitudes of goals to track, competitors to beat and a product line to build and protect to survive in the cut-throat race. During those times, a patent portfolio is the best weapon for an organization that can act both as a shield and sword when the need arises. Update your IP strategy and learn how to rapidly navigate the competitive landscape with the latest technologies and strategies available to Chief IP and Patent Counsels-
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IP under Biden administration: approach to IP policy &big tech
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The latest advancements in data and analytics for IP management
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How to unlock potential of your patent portfolio?
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Keeping track of developments in real time with machine learning and automation
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What AI means for the future of patent search?
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Overcoming IP management challenges in view of digitalization
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Why Patents and Pandemics don’t — or shouldn’t — mix
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COVID-19 &IP crime: learning from the pandemic
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Third-Party vendors for trademark clearance searches
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Artificial intelligence in the trademark world
(In-Person Session)
Shaharyar Nashat
Senior Legal Counsel GCC,
ENGIE
Mark Hill
Partner,
Charles Russell Speechlys
Mahmoud Shaarawy
Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, HSA Group
Ksenia Andreeva
IP, Privacy and Cybersecurity Partner,
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Omar Obeidat
Partner and Head of Intellectual Property, Al Tamimi & Company
Mohammed Noaman
General Counsel,
GE Power
04:20 PM – 05:00 PM
Thank You Note & Closing Remarks
Thank you note in the presence of all speakers, sponsors & global delegates who made this event happen with their undaunting support and participation.
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Networking Tea with Speakers & Delegates
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Informal Networking with Exhibitors
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One (1) Access Pass to all Keynote Sessions, Case Study Presentations, Panel Discussions & Leadership Round Table Discussion & Idea Exchange
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One (1) Access Pass to Morning One-on-One Introduction: Let the industry know you and your expertise
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One (1) ConfEx Delegate Kit + Access to the Exhibition Hall
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Conference Networking Tea Break and Luncheon Pass
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Opportunity to Network with Speakers, Key Participants & Exhibitors
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Access to Conference Knowledge Material, Gifts and Presentations (based on approval)
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Interaction with All Speakers Through Virtual Q&A Session
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