The 9th Global IP Convention was held from January 11-13, 2017 in New Delhi as an annual gathering that served as a meeting platform for high-level IP managers, IP regulators, policy makers, and renowned experts in the field. This dialogue-oriented event focused on discussing best practices and solutions to enhance IP management strategies, with a specific emphasis on the pivotal role of innovation and technology in driving global competitiveness. Attending GIPC 2017 offered numerous benefits, as it was India's largest IPR event that attracted senior IP business decision makers, in-house IP professionals, attorneys from both India and abroad, IP owners, inventors, researchers, marketing professionals, and government officials. By participating, attendees gained invaluable firsthand learning experiences from industry experts who shared practical knowledge and insights on current and significant IP issues. The event featured discussions on various contemporary IP-related topics, including patent filings and prosecution in different jurisdictions, the importance of IP management for value optimization, contentious matters related to international conventions and TRIPs, the role of IP in international trade and foreign investment, case studies on technology transfer and licensing from renowned Technology Transfer Offices, copyright issues in the media and entertainment industry, protection of geographical indications and community rights, trademark registration and essential considerations across different jurisdictions, trade secrets and data confidentiality, as well as patent litigation in the pharmaceutical sector. GIPC 2017 welcomed over 600 IP professionals representing various industries and leading IP/Law firms from more than 50 countries, including the USA, Germany, Switzerland, UK, Netherlands, South Africa, China, Japan, Korea, and India. The organizers believed that GIPC 2017 provided an exceptional platform for knowledge sharing and networking opportunities, enabling participants to meet and collaborate with colleagues and counterparts from around the globe.