Upcoming Events

  • LESI Thought Leadership Program 2023/24 - Track 1: "SEPs Licensing: Year Two"

    Virtual | Dates: 05 – 05 Oct, 2023

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    #1 Primer

    This first session in Track 1 will provide an introduction to the LESI Thought Leadership Program and of the topics that will be discussed in year two of Track 1: SEP Licensing. Last year, through sessions focused in 3 case studies (WiFi, Mobile communications and DVB), the sessions laid a baseline for our discussions. This session invites some of the speakers from last year to summarize those seasons and talk about the agenda for upcoming sessions.

    SPEAKERS:
    • Garrard Beeney (Sullivan&Cromwell)
    • Alan Fan (Huawei)
    • Georg Nolte (Panasonic)
    • Carter Eltzroth (DVB Project)
    • Steve Korniczky (Sheppard Mullin)

    Moderator: Mattia Fogliacco (Sisvel)

    Topics we expect to cover in 2023/24: Session #2: Recent SEP Litigation Session #3: SEP Policy Discussions Globally Session #4: Deal Efficiency Final In Person Session @ LESI2024 (April 28-30, Madrid, Spain)

    Register here!

  • LESI 2023 Pan-European Conference

    Jerusalem | Dates: 10 – 11 Oct, 2023

    The Israeli Chapter of LES (Licensing Executives Society) is pleased to invite you to participate in the 2023 Pan-European Conference of LESI, which will be held on 10-11 October 2023 in Jerusalem, Israel.

    LES Israel operates under the umbrella organization LES International  (www.lesi.org ) which is an international organization whose objective is “Advancing the Business of Intellectual Property Globally” with 33 chapters  around the world.

    The 2023 Pan-European Conference will include exciting professional panels and roundtables on some of the hottest topics in the IP industry relating to intellectual property protection for innovation and monetization of IP rights. The Conference will benefit from its location in the capital city of the Start-up Nation and will provide a glimpse how a small country such as Israel became a global leader of innovation.

    Who should participate? 

    • IP owners whether individuals, start-ups, SMEs or large corporations. 
    • IP practitioners.
    • Business development people, licensing experts and valuation experts.
    • Government officials involved in support of technology development and/or IP legal issues.

    REGISTER HERE

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  • LES USA-Canada 2023 Annual Meeting

    Chicago | Dates: 15 – 18 Oct, 2023

    The LES USA & Canada 2023 Annual Meeting will take place at the trendy Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, October 15-18, 2023. Under the theme of Winds of Change: Dealmaking Trends in the Evolving Innovation Economy, our dynamic international IP community will meet in Chicago for two action-packed days of education, outstanding programming, and networking, with global dealmaking opportunities. 

    The 2023 Annual Meeting will include distinguished keynotes and fireside chats along with forward-looking topics, ranging from advances in healthcare, smart manufacturing, innovations in fintech, and IP valuation in the new era of licensing. Join interactive roundtable discussions or the partnering hub to expand your business network!

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  • LES France "Data, the new black gold? The example of healthcare data"

    Paris/Virtual | Dates: 17 – 17 Oct, 2023

    The LES France IT & Software Committee invites you to the conference 'Data, the new black gold? the example of healthcare data'.  Will notably discuss the new data related regulations, data driven business models and more generally non-personal data license agreements. Further, a debate on practical impacts of this data revolution will take place.

    Numerous speakers will be sharing their knowledge and experience, including :

    - Mr. Szymon Lewandowski, legal and policy officer, Data Policy and Innovation Unit - CNECT G1, European Commission
    - Mr. Benoit Labarthe, Head of Research Acceleration and Technology Transfer, Agence de l'Innovation en Santé, France
    - Mrs. Claire Kopp, vice-president & general counsel EME & Africa, Biomérieux
    - Mrs. Corinne Hueber-Saintot, Director of Technology Transfer, CEA
    - Mr. Gaël Hichri, Partner, Magenta law firm
    - Mr. Maxime Diot, Legal Coordinator, Health Data Hub
    - Mr. Yann Dietrich, Group Head of Intellectual Property, ATOS

    You can attend through videoconference or in-person. The event will take place in the center of Paris and will be followed by a cocktail reception.

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  • LESI 2023 "Ask Me Anything" Sessions (LES Andean Community)

    Virtual | Dates: 26 – 26 Oct, 2023

    Are you an LES Member involved in global licensing? Do you try to keep track of what’s happening in the IP and licensing world? If you answered ‘yes’ to these questions, then our new series of 90-minute webinars is just for you!

    LESI, in conjunction with LES Britain & Ireland, LES Andean Community and LES Singapore, is delighted to announce three “ask me anything" sessions for 2023. You will hear from speakers in each of these jurisdictions on what’s current in their patent and licensing world and also have the opportunity to ask questions and join interactive discussions with other attendees.

    NOTES & TERMS OF PARTICIPATION: To participate, attendees need to read and agree to the terms in the disclaimer and respond yes or no on the registration form. The disclaimer can be found here.

    Register here!

  • LES USA-Canada "Show Me the Money: Optimizing Monetization of IP through Valuation"

    Coralville | Dates: 06 – 06 Nov, 2023

    The event hosted by the LES USA-Canada Iowa Chapter will consist of an expert presentation, lunch, panel discussion, and networking.

    Agenda:

    10:00-10:15

    Networking

    10:15-11:30

    Intro to IP Valuation

    11:30-12:30

    Lunch

    12:30-1:45

    Open Discussion: Trials & Tribulations, Tips & Tricks, Challenges & Strategies to Maximize IP Value through Licensing

    1:45-2:00

    Networking

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  • LESI 2023 Asia Pacific Conference

    Shenzhen | Dates: 16 – 18 Nov, 2023

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  • LESI YMC 10th Pan-European Conference

    Stockholm | Dates: 17 – 17 Nov, 2023

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    LESI YMC, in cooperation with LES Scandinavia, invites you to the 10th Pan-European LESI YMC Conference. The event will take place on 17 November 2023 in Stockholm, Sweden.

    This year’s theme is New Paradigm for Licensing in Europe. Distinguished speakers will address the recent and pending legislative changes in Europe creating a new paradigm for licensing, including unitary patents and the UPC, new Block Exemptions Regulations, the proposed European Data Act and the European data strategy, and the proposed SEP Regulation.

    The event will be followed by both a dinner and after party for the participants.

    Further details and registration to follow soon!

  • LES Scandinavia 2023 Annual Conference

    Stockholm | Dates: 19 – 21 Nov, 2023

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    LES Scandinavia's 2023 Annual Conference will be held in Stockholm, Sweden on the 20-21 of November at the Södra Teatern.

    Join them for an inspiring and informative event, featuring renowned experts in the field, lively panel discussions, engaging networking opportunities, and wonderful social events. Over the course of two full days, latest trends will be explored and the effects of new developments in our field will be examined. Day 1 will focus on patents, innovation and start-ups while day 2 will dive into the latest on copyright and trademarks.

    Whether you’re a senior expert on IP or new to the field, this conference is your chance to expand your knowledge and connect with fellow legal professionals.

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  • LES Austria, LES Czech Republic & Slovakia, LES Hungary "Succeeding at technology commercialisation and negotiation: Connecting the dots between IP and business"

    Vienna | Dates: 23 – 24 Nov, 2023

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    The course is designed for intellectual capital and business development managers as well as entre- and intrapreneurs with great ideas who are looking to perform at the highest level.
    It is also intended for their advisors. You might be from an SME, a start-up, a spin-out, an emerging enterprise, a MNC, the technology transfer business or a research organisation.

    This course gives you a comprehensive and professional set of tools and techniques so that you can profit from your IP and put it at the heart of your business strategy in a way that is easy to access, easy to follow and easy to implement.

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  • LESI 2023 "Ask Me Anything" Sessions (LES Singapore)

    Virtual | Dates: 30 – 30 Nov, 2023

    Are you an LES Member involved in global licensing? Do you try to keep track of what’s happening in the IP and licensing world? If you answered ‘yes’ to these questions, then our new series of 90-minute webinars is just for you!

    LESI, in conjunction with LES Britain & Ireland, LES Andean Community and LES Singapore, is delighted to announce three “ask me anything" sessions for 2023. You will hear from speakers in each of these jurisdictions on what’s current in their patent and licensing world and also have the opportunity to ask questions and join interactive discussions with other attendees.

    NOTES & TERMS OF PARTICIPATION: To participate, attendees need to read and agree to the terms in the disclaimer and respond yes or no on the registration form. The disclaimer can be found here.

    Register here!

  • LESI & EPO "High-Growth Technology Business Forum: IP Strategy and Management"

    Virtual | Dates: 30 – 30 Nov, 2023

    The European Patent Office (EPO) and the Licensing Executives Society International (LESI) are organising a new series of High-growth technology business forums (HTB Forums).

    Leaders from deep tech businesses will present their online live case studies and discuss them with an international panel of experts. The forums will emphasize the perspective of growth financing, build-to-sell, and IP strategy and management.

    IP strategy is an integral part of corporate business strategy and IP management decisions can have a substantial impact on business performance. The "IP strategy and management" forum is a workshop that explores various interesting case studies of companies which use business principles and strategies to create value through their IP. It focuses on the numerous business aspects and opportunities of IP management relevant to high-growth technology companies.

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  • LESI 2023 "Ask Me Anything" Sessions (LES Britain & Ireland)

    Virtual | Dates: 14 – 14 Dec, 2023

    Are you an LES Member involved in global licensing? Do you try to keep track of what’s happening in the IP and licensing world? If you answered ‘yes’ to these questions, then our new series of 90-minute webinars is just for you!

    LESI, in conjunction with LES Britain & Ireland, LES Andean Community and LES Singapore, is delighted to announce three “ask me anything" sessions for 2023. You will hear from speakers in each of these jurisdictions on what’s current in their patent and licensing world and also have the opportunity to ask questions and join interactive discussions with other attendees.

    NOTES & TERMS OF PARTICIPATION: To participate, attendees need to read and agree to the terms in the disclaimer and respond yes or no on the registration form. The disclaimer can be found here.

    Register here!

  • 2024 LES International Winter Planning Meeting

    Bangkok | Dates: 14 – 16 Feb, 2024

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  • LES ANZ 50th Anniversary Annual Conference

    Sydney | Dates: 06 – 08 Mar, 2024

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  • 2024 LES International Annual Conference

    Madrid | Dates: 28 – 30 Apr, 2024

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  • 2025 LES International Annual Conference

    Singapore | Dates: 27 – 29 Apr, 2025

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  • 2026 LES International Annual Conference

    Dublin | Dates: 26 – 28 Apr, 2026

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