The 8th International IP Legal Conference, themed "Intellectual Property in the Age of Disruption: Innovation, Strategy, and Global Resilience," is organized by the International Legal Council (ILC). This event is scheduled for March 3rd and 4th, 2026, at the Hilton Singapore Orchard.
The conference will cover a range of pertinent topics, including AI and IP rights, global IP litigation trends, the Asia-Pacific IP landscape, brand protection in e-commerce, data privacy intersections with IP, blockchain and NFTs, patents in deep tech industries, IP's role in ESG goals, women's contributions to IP strategy, and cybersecurity's impact on IP assets.
Attendees can expect networking opportunities such as a cocktail reception and networking dinner. The event will feature notable speakers like Dr. Ilija Pjanovic, Global Head of IP at Nexperia; Claire Tan, Senior Legal Counsel at Lenovo; and Bachir A Chakra, Partner at Gowling WLG.
This conference is ideal for legal professionals, corporate counsel, policymakers, and industry experts seeking to stay abreast of evolving IP challenges and strategies in a rapidly changing global environment.
Speakers(34)
Abelaine T. Alcantara
Senior Partner at Esguerra & Blanco
Abelaine T. Alcantara is a Senior Partner at Esguerra & Blanco, specializing in intellectual property and corporate law.
Adrian Chiew
Director, Government Affairs, APAC at Qualcomm
Adrian Chiew is the Director of Government Affairs for APAC at Qualcomm, focusing on policy and regulatory matters.
Alfred Yip
Director at IP Office of Singapore (IPOS) International
Alfred Yip is a Director at IPOS International, overseeing international IP policy and collaboration initiatives.
Bachir A Chakra
Partner at Gowling WLG
Bachir A Chakra is a Partner at Gowling WLG, specializing in intellectual property law with a focus on the Middle East region.
Biswajit Sarkar
Founder at Biswajit Sarkar Advocates – IP Attorneys
Biswajit Sarkar is the Founder of Biswajit Sarkar Advocates – IP Attorneys, focusing on intellectual property rights and litigation.
Claire Tan
Senior Legal Counsel, Data Privacy (Asia-Pacific) at Lenovo
Claire Tan is the Senior Legal Counsel for Data Privacy in the Asia-Pacific region at Lenovo, managing data protection compliance.
Cyndi Chow Li Kian
Partner at Josephine, LK Chow & Co.
Cyndi Chow Li Kian is a Partner at Josephine, LK Chow & Co., specializing in intellectual property and commercial law.
Dongyan (Dawn) YU
Patent Attorney and Shareholder at Jiaquan IP Law
Dongyan (Dawn) YU is a Patent Attorney and Shareholder at Jiaquan IP Law, specializing in intellectual property law.
Dr. Ilija Pjanovic
Global Head of IP at Nexperia
Dr. Ilija Pjanovic is the Global Head of Intellectual Property at Nexperia, overseeing the company's IP strategy and portfolio management.
Dr. Yuji Hashimoto
IP Analyst at Resonac Corporation
Dr. Yuji Hashimoto is an IP Analyst at Resonac Corporation, focusing on intellectual property strategy and analysis.
Efrain Castaneda Mogollon
Global Strategic Privacy Counsel, Director of Privacy at OneTrust
Efrain Castaneda Mogollon is the Global Strategic Privacy Counsel and Director of Privacy at OneTrust, advising on global privacy strategies.
Esther Franks
Counsel at Latham & Watkins LLP
Esther Franks is Counsel at Latham & Watkins LLP, focusing on intellectual property and technology transactions.
Eugene Leong Fu Sheng
VP / Dy General Counsel at ST Engineering
Eugene Leong Fu Sheng is the Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at ST Engineering, overseeing legal affairs.
Gayathri Nagendra
Corporate Counsel at Amazon
Gayathri Nagendra is Corporate Counsel at Amazon, advising on intellectual property and regulatory compliance in the Asia-Pacific region.
Jennifer Wei Zhen Lim
Co-Founder at LawTech.Asia
Jennifer Wei Zhen Lim is the Co-Founder of LawTech.Asia, focusing on legal technology and innovation.
Jeremiah Chew
Partner at RPC
Jeremiah Chew is a Partner at RPC, focusing on intellectual property and technology law.
Jin Shi
Litigation Counsel at Nokia
Jin Shi serves as Litigation Counsel at Nokia, handling complex IP litigation matters across various jurisdictions.
Karl Bozicevic
Partner, Co-Founder at Bozicevic, Field & Francis LLP
Karl Bozicevic is a Partner and Co-Founder of Bozicevic, Field & Francis LLP, specializing in patent law and IP litigation.
Kay Siong Ng
Intellectual Property Analyst at Applied Materials
Kay Siong Ng is an Intellectual Property Analyst at Applied Materials, specializing in IP strategy and portfolio management.
Kit Kuan Yuen
Associate Director at Drew & Napier LLC
Kit Kuan Yuen serves as Associate Director at Drew & Napier LLC, focusing on intellectual property litigation and advisory services.
Max CW Ng
Managing Director at GatewayLaw Corporation
Max CW Ng is the Managing Director at GatewayLaw Corporation, with expertise in IP law and corporate advisory.
Megha Anand
Senior IP / Patent Manager at Ansell
Megha Anand is the Senior IP and Patent Manager at Ansell, managing the company's global patent portfolio.
Micaela Kristina V. Galvez
Partner at Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra
Micaela Kristina V. Galvez is a Partner at Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra, specializing in corporate and IP law.
Michael Lim
APAC Regional Privacy Head / DPO at SHEIN
Michael Lim is the APAC Regional Privacy Head and Data Protection Officer at SHEIN, managing privacy compliance across the Asia-Pacific region.
Prateeksha Dalela
Legal Counsel | IP, Technology & Data Protection at Dalela & Dalela Law Offices Legal Services
Prateeksha Dalela is Legal Counsel at Dalela & Dalela Law Offices, focusing on IP, technology, and data protection law.
Rishi Ganiswaran
Senior Legal and Privacy Consultant
Rishi Ganiswaran is a Senior Legal and Privacy Consultant with expertise in data protection and privacy laws.
Saurabh Anand
Lead Counsel at Akamai Technologies
Saurabh Anand serves as Lead Counsel at Akamai Technologies, focusing on legal matters related to technology and innovation.
Shailesh Tavate
Patent Counsel at Grab
Shailesh Tavate serves as Patent Counsel at Grab, specializing in patent law and intellectual property.
Shalini Menezes
Founder at Patented.Network & MG IP
Shalini Menezes is the Founder of Patented.Network & MG IP, focusing on patent strategy and innovation management.
Shaun Leong
Partner at HFW
Shaun Leong is a Partner at HFW, specializing in international arbitration and commercial litigation.
Sheila Jeya Balan
Senior Entertainment Counsel
Sheila Jeya Balan is a Senior Entertainment Counsel with extensive experience in media and entertainment law.
Tanvi Sinha
Senior Corporate Counsel at Amazon
Tanvi Sinha is Senior Corporate Counsel at Amazon, focusing on intellectual property and commercial transactions.
Wei Zhen Lim
SVP, General Counsel and Head of Legal at Bank of Communications
Wei Zhen Lim serves as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Head of Legal at Bank of Communications, overseeing legal operations.
Xun Yang
Partner at Llinks Law Offices
Xun Yang is a Partner at Llinks Law Offices, specializing in intellectual property and corporate law.
Event Details
- Date
- March 3-4, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇸🇬 Singapore
- Hilton Singapore Orchard
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Legal professionals, corporate counsel, policymakers, industry experts
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation details are not specified in the available information.
- Attendees
- Approximately 1,500 participants