The 19th Annual Global IP Convention (GIPC 2026) is scheduled for February 4–5, 2026, in Bengaluru. Organized by ITAG Business Solutions Ltd., this premier event aims to create a global, outcome-driven forum under the theme "Turning Innovation into Value."
The convention will cover a multi-track agenda, including patents, trademarks, technology transfer, digital IP, and commercialization. Key sessions will feature dialogues between global General Counsel and IP leaders with Indian industry, advisory-driven clinics for startups and MSMEs, and roundtables connecting investors, innovators, and corporates.
Attendees can expect networking cocktails and a curated leadership dinner, providing ample opportunities for professional connections. Notable speakers include K Subodh Kumar, Head of IP at Tata Consultancy Services, and Chitra Iyer, Director & Licensing Program Leader at Royal Philips.
The event is designed for corporates, in-house counsel, startups, MSMEs, law and IP firms, investors, and innovators seeking to exchange insights, gain practical access to IP knowledge, expand business opportunities, and connect via the GIPC Innovation Exchange.
Speakers(34)
Abhishek Bharti
Regional General Counsel at Danaher Corporation
Abhishek has nearly two decades of experience leading complex legal, regulatory, commercial, defense, and compliance matters across multinational corporations and international organizations.
Ajendu Sohani
Head IPR at Inventia Healthcare Limited
Ajendu is an accomplished IP expert with nearly 18 years of experience, specializing in IP strategy, patent drafting, prosecution, and litigation in the pharmaceutical sector.
Arvin Tamilarasu
Manager - IP & Strategy at Simpleenergy Private Limited
Arvin is an innovator and IP strategist with over 13 years of experience in R&D, patent strategy, and technology commercialization, specializing in transforming ideas into protected technologies.
Ashima Katara
General Manager, Patents at Unilever
Ashima has over 20 years of experience managing complex patent and design portfolios, developing customized IP strategies across diverse categories at Unilever.
Balasubramanian L
General Manager - IP & Standards at SUN Mobility Private Limited - Bengaluru
Balasubramanian is a senior Mechanical Engineer and IP & Innovation leader with extensive expertise in patent law and innovation strategy, mentoring inventors and R&D teams in filing over 1,000 patents.
Balwant Rawat
Head of IP at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India
Balwant leads IP and innovation management activities for Daimler's India business units, focusing on patent portfolio management and aligning IP strategy with business goals.
Dr. Dara Ajay
Head, Technology Transfer Office at Indian Institute of Technology IIT Madras
Dr. Malathi Lakshmikumaran
Executive Director and Head of the Life Science Group at the IP Division at Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys
Dr. Mohan Dewan
Principal at R K Dewan & Co
Dr. Mohan Dewan, a prominent figure in the Indian IP field, leads R K Dewan & Co with over 45 years of experience in contentious and non-contentious Intellectual Property practice.
Dr. Niti Dewan
Head of Patents and Business Development at R.K Dewan
Dr. Sayalee P Kand
In-house Patent Counsel at Gharda Chemicals Limited
Dr. Sayalee has over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and life sciences sectors, specializing in patent strategy, drafting, prosecution, and litigation.
Gitanjali Bhatnagar
Partner at KRIA Law
Gitanjali leads the firm's Patents and Designs practice, with nearly 20 years of experience in IP, corporate strategy, M&A, contracts, data privacy, and competition law.
Gopinath AS
Partner Patent [Mechanical], Design, Patent & Design Valuation at K&S Partners
Gopinath is a global IP leader with over 15 years of experience in patent strategy, advising multinationals, MSMEs, startups, and institutions across multiple IP jurisdictions.
Harini Niveda N R B
AGM - Intellectual Property & Brand Protection at JSW Steel Ltd
Jegannathan S
IPR Lead at Tata Motors Limited
Jignesh Parikh
IP & R&D Expert, Life Sciences Innovator, Patent Strategist, IP Attorney, Startup Mentor, IP Educator at Techno-legal & Techno-commercial Specialist
Johny Solomon Raj
Associate Partner at S.S. Rana & Co.
Justice N. Senthil Kumar
Judge at High Court of Madras
K Subodh Kumar
Head, IP at Tata Consultancy Services
As head of IP services at TCS, Subodh leads IP protection initiatives, contributing to the growth and development of the IP regime over the last three decades.
Madhura Shanthini
Senior Associate at KRIA Law
Madhura has strong experience in commercial contracts, IP, technology laws, and data protection, advising startups, SMEs, and established businesses on IP-intensive agreements.
Mr. Ankur Garg
Partner in IPR Practice at Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys
Ankur is an IP attorney and registered Patent Agent in India, providing end-to-end IP advice to clients, specializing in ICT engineering.
Ms. Jaya Pandeya
Executive Partner in IPR Practice Team at Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys
Ms. Vindhya S. Mani
Partner in the Technology Law Division at Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan, Attorneys
Vindhya is a registered advocate involved in IP opposition and litigation matters, advising clients on IP-related issues, and engaged in environmental law matters.
Nakul Jain
Associate Director at Rakuten Symphony
Nakul is a seasoned IP professional with over 12 years of experience in managing complex IP issues globally, specializing in building strong IP portfolios and handling IP risks.
Namrata Chadha
Senior Counsel, Legal- Patents and Designs at Unilever
Namrata has over 18 years of experience in IP, handling drafting and prosecution of numerous applications, and specializes in contentious matters, oppositions, and enforcement.
Pardeep Kumar
Manager, Intellectual Property Rights at Mahindra Swaraj
Pardeep Kumar is an expert in intellectual property (IP).
Praneetha K Rasbag
Patent Attorney and Founder at Prasa IP
Praneetha is a highly respected patent attorney with over 15 years of experience in global patent drafting and prosecution, collaborating with R&D teams and leading IP strategy.
Pushpak Singh
Customer Success Manager at Questel
Pushpak is an experienced IP professional specializing in patent research, IP landscaping, and strategic reporting, advising on new product evaluation and patent searches.
Radhika Pillai
Senior Counsel, Global IP Governance – Legal Affairs at Schneider Electric
Radhika specializes in IP strategy, global IP governance, brand protection, enforcement, and cross-border best practices, managing complex international IP portfolios.
Ramesh Ganapathy
Founder, Advocates & IP Attorneys at Mission Legal
Ravi Rajiv Upadhyay
Senior Director - Head Legal (India) at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
Ravi has over 16 years in a shared services environment, specializing in procurement contracts, contract management, IP, privacy, and corporate law.
Shashi Jangili
IP Consultant at Danfoss Industries Pvt. Ltd.
Shashi is a seasoned Indian Patent Agent with over 18 years of expertise in IP strategy, patent portfolio management, and technology commercialization.
Vikrant Rana
Managing Partner at S.S. Rana & Co
Vivek Doulatani
Founder & CEO at Blu Halo
Vivek has over 16 years of experience in IP, building and driving IP functions for startups, and has filed more than 18 patents with 10 grants as an inventor.
Event Details
- Date
- January 10-12, 2024
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇮🇳 Bengaluru, India
- Bengaluru
- Pricing
- ₹9,500 - ₹18,500
- Audience
- Corporates, in-house counsel, startups, MSMEs, law and IP firms, investors, innovators