The World Intellectual Property Forum 2025 is a premier global conference dedicated to the latest developments in intellectual property (IP). Organized by L.S. Davar & Co., the event took place from January 22 to 24, 2025, at the Hotel Conrad Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. The forum serves as a platform for IP professionals, legal experts, and industry leaders to discuss and share insights on emerging trends and challenges in the field.
The 2025 forum centered around the theme "Intellectual Property in an AI-Driven World," addressing the intersection of artificial intelligence and IP. Key sessions included discussions on fostering economic growth through IP and innovation networks, the impact of AI on IP portfolio development, and the protection of digital identities. Notable presentations featured topics such as "Safeguarding Digital Identities: Cybersecurity and Brand Protection Strategies" and "Guardians of Innovation: Tackling Counterfeiting and Piracy in a Globalized World."
Attendees had the opportunity to engage in networking sessions, participate in panel discussions, and hear from distinguished speakers, including Hon’ble Justice Prof. Douglas H. Ginsburg of the U.S. Court of Appeals and Grigory Ivliev, President of the Eurasian Patent Office. The event also featured individual presentations by experts like Daniel Albrecht, who spoke on cybersecurity and brand protection strategies.
The forum is designed for IP professionals, legal practitioners, corporate executives, and policymakers seeking to stay abreast of the evolving IP landscape, particularly in relation to technological advancements like AI. Participants gain valuable insights, practical strategies, and the chance to connect with peers and thought leaders from around the world.
Speakers(35)
Alexey Kratiuk
Partner, Head of Trademark Department at Gorodissky & Partners
Alexey Kratiuk is a Partner and Head of the Trademark Department at Gorodissky & Partners in Russia.
Antriksh Mishra
Associate Partner at L.S. Davar & Co.
Antriksh Mishra is an Associate Partner at L.S. Davar & Co., specializing in intellectual property law in India.
Bob Zeidman
President at Zeidman Consulting
Bob Zeidman is the President of Zeidman Consulting in the USA.
Christian A. Camarce
Director at Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox PLLC
Christian A. Camarce is a Director at Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox PLLC in the USA.
Daniel Albrecht
Managing Counsel at Starke (Beijing) Intellectual Property Co., Ltd.
Daniel Albrecht is the Managing Counsel at Starke (Beijing) Intellectual Property Co., Ltd., specializing in intellectual property law in China.
Dariusz Szleper
Attorney at Law at Szleper Henry Naumann Avocats
Dariusz Szleper is an Attorney at Law at Szleper Henry Naumann Avocats in France.
Diderico van Eyl
GM & Chief Counsel, Intellectual Property at SABIC
Diderico van Eyl is the GM and Chief Counsel for Intellectual Property at SABIC in Saudi Arabia.
Diego Cervieri
Partner at Cervieri Monsuarez
Diego Cervieri is a Partner at Cervieri Monsuarez, an intellectual property law firm in Uruguay.
Dr. Alexey Vakhnin
President at The Chamber of Patent Attorneys of the Russian Federation
Dr. Alexey Vakhnin is the President of The Chamber of Patent Attorneys of the Russian Federation.
Dr. Andre Gorius
Partner at Winnotek
Dr. Andre Gorius is a Partner at Winnotek, specializing in innovation and intellectual property strategies.
Dr. Oleg Neretin
Director at Federal Institute of Industrial Property
Dr. Oleg Neretin is the Director of the Federal Institute of Industrial Property in Russia.
Dr. Shalini Sitaraman Menezes
Founding Partner at Menezes Gaonkar LLP
Dr. Shalini Sitaraman Menezes is the Founding Partner of Menezes Gaonkar LLP in India.
Dr. Sourabh Khemani
Principal Group Director at L.S. Davar & Co.
Dr. Sourabh Khemani serves as the Principal Group Director at L.S. Davar & Co., an intellectual property law firm in India.
Dr. Stephan Wolke
Chief Executive Officer at Thyssenkrupp Intellectual Property GmbH
Dr. Stephan Wolke is the CEO of Thyssenkrupp Intellectual Property GmbH in Germany.
Dr. Tanja Sovic
Founder at Tanja Sovic Consulting
Dr. Tanja Sovic is the Founder of Tanja Sovic Consulting, offering expertise in intellectual property and innovation management.
Dr. Venkat Reddy Donthi Reddy
Senior Counsel
Dr. Venkat Reddy Donthi Reddy is a Senior Counsel with expertise in intellectual property law.
Eleonora Carrillo
Managing Partner at Jacobacci & Partners
Eleonora Carrillo is the Managing Partner at Jacobacci & Partners in Spain.
Evgeny Alexandrov
Partner at Gorodissky & Partners
Evgeny Alexandrov is a Partner at Gorodissky & Partners, a leading intellectual property law firm in Russia.
Grigory Ivliev
President at Eurasian Patent Office
Grigory Ivliev is the President of the Eurasian Patent Office, overseeing patent activities across member states.
Hon’ble Justice Prof. Douglas H. Ginsburg
Judge at U.S. Court of Appeals, Washington, D.C.
Hon’ble Justice Prof. Douglas H. Ginsburg is a judge at the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C.
Irina Kireeva
Lawyer, Associate at O’Connor & Company
Irina Kireeva is a Lawyer and Associate at O’Connor & Company in Belgium.
Jatin Trivedi
Senior Partner at Y. J. Trivedi & Co.
Jatin Trivedi is a Senior Partner at Y. J. Trivedi & Co., specializing in intellectual property law in India.
John Taylor McEntire
Founder and CEO at Mutual Prosperity, LLC
John Taylor McEntire is the Founder and CEO of Mutual Prosperity, LLC in the USA.
K. Subodh Kumar
Head IP Services at Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
K. Subodh Kumar is the Head of IP Services at Tata Consultancy Services Ltd in India.
Louis Ross
CEO and Founder at MEI Micro, Inc.
Louis Ross is the CEO and Founder of MEI Micro, Inc. in the USA.
Muhammad Anum Saleem
Legal Director at Mohammed AlDhabaan & Partner at Eversheds Sutherland
Muhammad Anum Saleem serves as the Legal Director at Mohammed AlDhabaan & Partner at Eversheds Sutherland in Saudi Arabia.
Richard Milchior
Partner at Herald
Richard Milchior is a Partner at Herald, a law firm in France.
Rory Radding
Partner at Maschoff Brennan LLP
Rory Radding is a Partner at Maschoff Brennan LLP in the USA.
Sanaz Javadi Farahzadi
IP Attache MENA Region at UK Intellectual Property Office
Sanaz Javadi Farahzadi is the IP Attache for the MENA Region at the UK Intellectual Property Office in the UAE.
Santhosh Metri
Director – IP, M&A at Moodys Analytics
Santhosh Metri is the Director of IP and M&A at Moodys Analytics in the UK.
Shalva Gvaramadze
Head at Gvaramadze Patent Bureau
Shalva Gvaramadze, Ph.D., is the Head of Gvaramadze Patent Bureau in Georgia.
Sonal Mishra
Partner & Attorney-at-Law at L.S. Davar & Co.
Sonal Mishra is a Partner and Attorney-at-Law at L.S. Davar & Co. in India.
Sumit Kapoor
Customer Trust External Relations Manager at Amazon
Sumit Kapoor is the Customer Trust External Relations Manager at Amazon India, focusing on intellectual property and brand protection.
Tarun Khurana
Partner at Khurana and Khurana
Tarun Khurana is a Partner at Khurana and Khurana, an intellectual property law firm in India.
Todd M. Hopfinger
Director at Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox PLLC
Todd M. Hopfinger is a Director at Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox PLLC in the USA.
Event Details
- Date
- January 23, 2025
- Location
- 🇦🇪 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Hotel Conrad Dubai
- Audience
- IP professionals, legal practitioners, corporate executives, policymakers