The International Intellectual Property Law Association (IIPLA) is set to host its 25th edition, IIPLA 2025 Dubai, at the Pullman Deira City Centre in Dubai. This milestone event aims to transform the landscape of Intellectual Property (IP) laws by fostering dynamic interactions among key stakeholders and bridging the gap between the public and private sectors.
Attendees can expect in-depth discussions on global legal trends and their impact on lawyers, as well as sessions focused on IP monetization and valuation, particularly concerning patents and copyrights. The conference will feature a diverse lineup of speakers, including Kevin Fournier, Director and Intellectual Property Lawyer at Kevin J Fournier Intellectual Property Legal Services Limited in the UK; Dr. Sandjar Muminov, President of Sandjar Group in the UAE; and Kamal Sharma, Director and Assistant General Counsel at Procter & Gamble in the UAE.
The event will offer numerous networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect with over 200 IP professionals from prestigious law firms and organizations worldwide. An exhibition hall will showcase cutting-edge products, services, and solutions designed to address pressing IP challenges. Notable sessions include panel discussions on global legal trends and IP monetization strategies.
IIPLA 2025 Dubai is ideal for law firms, in-house legal departments, IP professionals, and business leaders seeking to stay abreast of the latest developments in intellectual property law. Attendees will gain valuable insights, engage in meaningful discussions, and explore innovative solutions to contemporary IP issues.
Speakers(31)
Ahmed Hussein Zekry
Head of Legal at Banque Misr
Ahmed Hussein Zekry is the Head of Legal at Banque Misr in the UAE.
Aisha Y. Salem-Howey
Intellectual Property Attaché for the Middle East & North Africa at United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO), U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi
Aisha Y. Salem-Howey serves as the Intellectual Property Attaché for the Middle East & North Africa at the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO), U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi.
Amr Eldakak
Principal at Amr Eldakak Intellectual Property, LLC
Amr Eldakak is the Principal at Amr Eldakak Intellectual Property, LLC in the UAE.
Aydan Mammadova
Lecturer and Researcher, Law at Baku State University
Aydan Mammadova is a Lecturer and Researcher in Law at Baku State University in Azerbaijan.
Azam Ghani
Founder and Director at IIPLA
Azam Ghani is the Founder and Director of IIPLA.
Bhavish Balloo
Intellectual Property Executive at EGR
Bhavish Balloo serves as an Intellectual Property Executive at EGR in Mauritius.
Cary Levitt
Managing Director at Azami Global
Cary Levitt is the Managing Director of Azami Global in North America.
Daniel Tjoernelund
CEO at Azami Global
Daniel Tjoernelund is the CEO of Azami Global in Israel.
David Sanker
Founder at SankerIP
David Sanker is the Founder of SankerIP in the USA.
Dr. Sandjar Muminov
President at Sandjar Group
Dr. Sandjar Muminov serves as the President of Sandjar Group in the UAE.
Farrukh Irfan Khan
Chairman at United Trademark & Patent Services
Farrukh Irfan Khan serves as the Chairman of United Trademark & Patent Services in the UAE.
Herbert Schmidt
CEO at Omega Consulting Group GmbH
Herbert Schmidt is the CEO of Omega Consulting Group GmbH in Germany.
Jyoti Kumari
Founder at LexInnovision
Jyoti Kumari is the Founder of LexInnovision in India.
Kamal Sharma
Director & Assistant General Counsel at Procter & Gamble
Kamal Sharma holds the position of Director & Assistant General Counsel at Procter & Gamble in the UAE.
Kevin Fournier
Director, Intellectual Property Lawyer at Kevin J Fournier, Intellectual Property Legal Services Limited
Kevin Fournier is the Director and an Intellectual Property Lawyer at Kevin J Fournier, Intellectual Property Legal Services Limited in the UK.
Ksenia Andreeva
Partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Ksenia Andreeva is a Partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in the UAE.
Liat Galily-Perel
IP Attorney at Perel Law Office
Liat Galily-Perel is an IP Attorney at Perel Law Office in Israel.
Manuel Giesen
Founder at MGT Patent and Trademark Services
Manuel Giesen is the Founder of MGT Patent and Trademark Services, operating in Hamburg and Dubai.
Mohamed Hegazy
Legal, Policy and Regulatory Advisor at Hegazy and Partners
Mohamed Hegazy is a Legal, Policy and Regulatory Advisor at Hegazy and Partners in Egypt.
Mohammad Abandah
Chief Legal & Compliance Officer – Middle East at AON
Mohammad Abandah serves as the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer for the Middle East at AON in the UAE.
Muna Farid
Managing Director & Head of Legal at Hatch DWC-LLC
Muna Farid serves as the Managing Director & Head of Legal at Hatch DWC-LLC in the UAE.
Obaid Saeed Bin Mes’har
Managing Director at Winjustice
Obaid Saeed Bin Mes’har is the Managing Director of Winjustice in the UAE.
Pablo Fernández Carballo Calero
Pablo Fernández Carballo Calero delivered a special talk on 'Copyright Protection for Artificial Intelligence Output' at the event.
Prayank Khandelwal
Founding Partner at Photon Legal
Prayank Khandelwal is the Founding Partner of Photon Legal in India.
Rodeen Talebi
Associate at Fish & Richardson
Rodeen Talebi is an Associate at Fish & Richardson in the USA.
Sahar
Senior Manager, Quality, Risk and Security
Sahar is a Senior Manager specializing in Quality, Risk, and Security in the UAE.
Sameet Gambhir
Vice President & Group Head – Legal at UFLEX Limited
Sameet Gambhir holds the position of Vice President & Group Head – Legal at UFLEX Limited in India.
Sanaz Javadi Farahzadi
IP Attaché at British Embassy Dubai
Sanaz Javadi Farahzadi serves as the IP Attaché at the British Embassy Dubai in the UAE.
Sparsh Arora
Senior Manager at Lear Corporation
Sparsh Arora is a Senior Manager at Lear Corporation in India.
Tushar Khandekar
Partner at SS Intellectual Property Neeti (IPNeeti) Consultancy LLP
Tushar Khandekar is a Partner at SS Intellectual Property Neeti (IPNeeti) Consultancy LLP in India.
Viktoria Soltesz
Founder at The Soltesz Institute
Viktoria Soltesz is the Founder of The Soltesz Institute in Cyprus.
Event Details
- Date
- January 19-20, 2025
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇦🇪 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Pullman Deira City Centre
- Pricing
- $1,999 - $9,999
- Audience
- Law firms, in-house legal departments, IP professionals, business leaders
- Attendees
- Over 200 IP professionals