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(31)
Abelaine T. Alcantara
Senior Partner at Esguerra & Blanco
Abelaine T. Alcantara is a Senior Partner at Esguerra & Blanco, focusing on intellectual property law.
Adrian Chiew
Director, Government Affairs, APAC at Qualcomm
Adrian Chiew is the Director of Government Affairs for the Asia-Pacific region at Qualcomm, focusing on regulatory and policy matters.
Alfred Yip
Director at IP Office of Singapore (IPOS) International
Alfred Yip is a Director at IP Office of Singapore (IPOS) International, overseeing international IP matters.
Bachir A Chakra
Partner at Gowling WLG
Bachir A Chakra is a Partner at Gowling WLG, with expertise in intellectual property law and cross-border enforcement.
Biswajit Sarkar
Founder at Biswajit Sarkar Advocates – IP Attorneys
Biswajit Sarkar is the Founder of Biswajit Sarkar Advocates – IP Attorneys, specializing in intellectual property law.
Claire Tan
Senior Legal Counsel, Data Privacy (Asia-Pacific) at Lenovo
Claire Tan serves as Senior Legal Counsel for Data Privacy in the Asia-Pacific region at Lenovo, focusing on data protection and privacy laws.
Cyndi Chow Li Kian
Partner at Josephine, LK Chow & Co.
Cyndi Chow Li Kian is a Partner at Josephine, LK Chow & Co., focusing on intellectual property 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 Intellectual Property at Nexperia
Dr. Ilija Pjanovic is the Global Head of Intellectual Property at Nexperia, overseeing the company's IP strategy and portfolio.
Dr. Yuji Hashimoto
IP Analyst at Resonac
Dr. Yuji Hashimoto is an IP Analyst at Resonac, specializing in intellectual property analysis and strategy.
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, focusing on global privacy strategies.
Gayathri Nagendra
Corporate Counsel at Amazon
Gayathri Nagendra is a Corporate Counsel at Amazon, specializing in corporate legal affairs.
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, specializing in intellectual property and technology law.
Jin Shi
Litigation Counsel at Nokia
Jin Shi serves as Litigation Counsel at Nokia, focusing on IP litigation.
Karl Bozicevic
Partner & Co-Founder at Bozicevic, Field & Francis LLP
Karl Bozicevic is a Partner and Co-Founder at Bozicevic, Field & Francis LLP, specializing in intellectual property law.
Kay Siong Ng
Intellectual Property Analyst at Applied Materials
Kay Siong Ng is an Intellectual Property Analyst at Applied Materials, focusing on IP analysis and strategy.
Kit Kuan Yuen
Associate Director Intellectual Property (IP) at Drew & Napier LLC
Kit Kuan Yuen is the Associate Director of Intellectual Property at Drew & Napier LLC, specializing in IP law.
Max CW Ng
Senior Director at Gateway Law Corporation
Max CW Ng is a Senior Director at Gateway Law Corporation, focusing on intellectual property law.
Megha Anand
Senior IP / Patent Manager at Ansell
Megha Anand is a Senior IP / Patent Manager at Ansell, specializing in patent management.
Michael Lim
APAC Regional Privacy Head / DPO at SHEIN
Michael Lim serves as the APAC Regional Privacy Head and Data Protection Officer at SHEIN, focusing on privacy compliance.
Prateeksha Dalela
Legal Counsel | IP, Technology & Data Protection at Dalela & Dalela Law Offices
Prateeksha Dalela is a Legal Counsel at Dalela & Dalela Law Offices, specializing in IP, technology, and data protection.
Rishi Ganiswaran
Senior Legal and Privacy Consultant
Rishi Ganiswaran is a Senior Legal and Privacy Consultant, advising on data protection and privacy compliance.
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, focusing on international arbitration and dispute resolution.
Sheila Jeya Balan
Senior Entertainment Counsel
Sheila Jeya Balan is a Senior Entertainment Counsel, specializing in legal matters related to the entertainment industry.
Tanvi Sinha
Senior Corporate Counsel at Amazon
Tanvi Sinha is a Senior Corporate Counsel at Amazon, specializing in corporate legal matters.
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 litigation and enforcement.
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
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