The IP and Legal Confex is an annual conference organized by DIGITALCONFEX, focusing on the intersection of intellectual property and legal sectors. The 2024 edition took place on January 31 at the Swiss-Garden Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, marking the second iteration of this event in the region.
The conference covered a range of topics pertinent to IP and legal professionals, including the latest trends and techniques in intellectual property law, data privacy, cybersecurity, and compliance. Sessions featured expert speakers discussing advancements in IP management, legal technology, and strategies for navigating the evolving legal landscape.
Attendees had the opportunity to engage in networking sessions with industry leaders, participate in exhibitions showcasing innovative legal technologies, and attend in-person or virtual meetings tailored to their professional interests. The event also highlighted notable speakers such as Subitra Dali, Associate General Counsel at Jabil, and Nik Azli bin Abu Zahar, Group General Counsel at Telekom Malaysia Berhad.
The conference was designed for a diverse audience, including in-house counsel, IP counsel, heads of litigation, data privacy officers, patent managers, trademark managers, and legal tech professionals. It provided a platform for these professionals to exchange ideas, explore the latest advancements in the IP and legal industries, and enhance their professional networks.
Speakers(22)
Abduraheem Padinhare Kayakalil
Senior Legal Manager at CARS24 ARABIA
Abduraheem is a corporate lawyer with a decade of experience in the Gulf region, specializing in corporate transactions and dispute resolutions.
Bongani Luthuli
Attorney/Director at Cowan Harper Madikizela
Bongani Luthuli is an attorney and director at Cowan Harper Madikizela, focusing on legal consultancy.
Demi Liew Shu Min
Legal Counsel, Intellectual Property, COE at Standard Chartered Bank
Demi Liew Shu Min specializes in intellectual property law as Legal Counsel at Standard Chartered Bank.
Fathy Radwan
General Counsel at Mowasalat Karwa
Fathy Radwan serves as General Counsel at Mowasalat Karwa , overseeing legal affairs in the transportation sector.
GK Ganesan Kasinathan
Partner at Chambers: Messrs GK Ganesan, International Commercial Arbitrators Advocates & Solicitors
GK Ganesan Kasinathan is an international commercial arbitrator and senior advocate based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Ioannis Giannakakis
Chief Legal Officer at Hellenic Post
Ioannis Giannakakis is the Chief Legal Officer at Hellenic Post, focusing on postal service regulations.
Iqbal Tauseef
Director Legal Affairs at TTEC
Iqbal Tauseef is the Director of Legal Affairs at TTEC, focusing on legal strategies and compliance.
Ish Jain
Arbitrator at AIAC
Ish Jain serves as an arbitrator at the Asian International Arbitration Centre, specializing in dispute resolution.
Jitesh Dhingra
South Asia Legal Counsel at Syngenta India
Jitesh Dhingra serves as South Asia Legal Counsel at Syngenta India, focusing on agricultural law.
Md Ferdows Hossen
Managing Partner at Just Legal Limited
Md Ferdows Hossen is the Managing Partner at Just Legal Limited, specializing in legal services.
Medini Sourav Dutta
Regional Lead at The Hershey Company
Medini Sourav Dutta is the Regional Lead at The Hershey Company, overseeing legal operations in the PA, United States region.
Megha Anand
Sr. IP/ Patent Manager at Ansell Global Trading Center (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd
Megha Anand manages intellectual property and patents at Ansell Global Trading Center in Malaysia.
Natasha Mohunlal
Managing Director at Natasha Mohunlal and Associates Inc
Natasha Mohunlal is the Managing Director of her own firm in South Africa, specializing in trademark law.
Nidhi Jagdish Parekh
Head Legal at Essar OGDSL
Nidhi Jagdish Parekh leads legal operations at Essar OGDSL, focusing on oil and gas sector legalities.
Nouf Ali S Algazlan
LLB, LLM, PH.D. at City, University of London
Nouf Ali S Algazlan is an academic specializing in intellectual property law at City, University of London.
Rahul Dubey
IP Intelligence Leader
Rahul Dubey is an expert in intellectual property intelligence, focusing on strategic IP management and innovation trends.
Rishi Ganiswaran
Head of Legal ("Technology") & Chief Privacy Officer at Yinson Group of Companies
Rishi Ganiswaran leads legal and privacy operations at Yinson Group, focusing on technology and compliance.
Rohan Medane
Senior Counsel at Morningstar
Rohan Medane is Senior Counsel at Morningstar, specializing in financial services law.
Sharifah Thaherah
Head of Legal & Regulatory, APAC and India at Infobip
Sharifah Thaherah oversees legal and regulatory affairs for APAC and India at Infobip.
Shariza Umira Puteri Binti Kamarozzaman
Cybersecurity Lead
Shariza Umira Puteri Binti Kamarozzaman is a cybersecurity expert leading initiatives in data protection and privacy.
Subitra Dali
Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment, APAC at Jabil
Subitra Dali specializes in labor and employment law as Associate General Counsel at Jabil.
Wahyu Razak
Head Legal & Compliance at Moladin Finance
Wahyu Razak oversees legal and compliance matters at Moladin Finance.
Event Details
- Date
- January 31, 2024
- Location
- 🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Swiss-Garden Hotel
- Pricing
- $499
- Audience
- In-house counsel, IP counsel, heads of litigation, data privacy officers, patent managers, trademark managers, legal tech professionals.
- Attendees
- 150+