David Koris has been appointed the new Chair
of the ICC Commission on Intellectual Property with effect from 3 November
2009.
Mr Koris has been an Intellectual Property
(IP) counsel for 26 years with broad experience in all phases of IP practice.
Currently serving as the General Counsel, Head of IP for Shell International in
The Hague, Mr
Koris is responsible for all aspects of technology protection and IP asset
management. In addition to managing the IP organization, Mr Koris is a partner
in the technology planning team. The team is responsible for leading Shell’s
businesses in the creation, development and management of IP strategies that
optimize the value of IP assets for the varied technologies and business
objectives of the organization.
“I consider it an honour to be given the
opportunity to make a contribution to an internationally renowned
organization,” said Mr Koris in accepting the position.
The ICC Commission on Intellectual Property
has over 350 members from over 50 countries.