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LICENSING EXECUTIVES
SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL

2025
September 29-30
LES Benelux, LES International
LESI 2025 Pan-European Conference - Intellectual Property Assets for Economic Growth
The Hague, The Netherlands
2026
April 26-29
LES International
LESI 2026 Annual Conference - INNOVATION TO IMPACT: IP as an Iternational Growth Engine
Dublin

Advancing The Business Of Intellectual Property globally

LES is a professional society for people interested in the licensing of technology and intellectual property. Its membership is drawn from a wide range of disciplines and organizations.

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LESI is a professional society for people interested in the licensing of technology and intellectual property. Its membership is drawn from a wide range of disciplines and organizations. An important feature of LESI is tha it brings together people from different backgrounds, cultures and industries. Hands-on licensing practitioners, academicians lawyers and consultants from industry, university, public bodies and professional firms are all welcome.

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The LESI difference

A society with a complex focus on the legal aspects, and ideal business utilsation of the entire lifecycle of IP. From the birth of innovative ideas through R&D, protecting licensing, valuation, transferring, monetizing IP and enforcing them.
All addressed by a diverse community of legal, industry and academic IP professionals connected on a national, regional and global levels of LESI.

Lionel Tan

Lionel Tan

Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP

Singapore

Being an active LESI member has significantly advanced my professional development, keeping me abreast of cutting-edge IP licensing issues and fostering valuable connections with professionals from various jurisdictions. The Annual Conference, held in interesting locations, is a yearly highlight for reconnecting with friends and colleagues.
Tilman-Mueller-Stoy

Tilman Müller-Stoy

Bardehle Pagenberg

Germany

LESI makes you grow — professionally as well as personally.
GiacomoGarbagnati

Giacomo Garbagnati

Studio Legale Garbagnati

Italy

LESI is like a famiily. Not only find like-minded colleagues, professional growth opportunities, high quality contents and experiences from all over the world. You find friends, with whom it will be a joy to share your career path.
VincentBergeron

Vincent Bergeron

Robic

Canada

LESI is the gold-standard for meeting and networking with highly engaged IP professionals from all around the world, and for the quality of its content about the business aspects of IP assets. Its Young Members Congress (YMC) is a vibrant community of younger professionals and the best entry point to a global network of experts, while maintaining a casual approach to networking. LESI and its YMC committee have propelled my career to new heights!
SmanthaSkainsMenchaca

Samantha Skains-Menchaca

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

USA

As members, we look forward to meetings throughout the year to not only exchange and build on knowledge, experience, and emerging trends in the IP world, but to grow and connect as a close knit group of international friends and lifelong support.
DenisaSvecova

Denisa Švecová

Bird & Bird

Czechia

LESI is not only a global platform connecting IP professionals from business, industries, universities and legal environment, but it is a family ready to help you whenever you are in a need.
ThorgeDebus

Thorge Debus

Affluence Technologies GmbH

Germany

LESI is the unique place where you can learn the essential procedures to protect your inventions, increase the value of your intellectual property portfolio and connect with like-minded individuals on a global scale!
Daveholt

Dave Holt

Potter Clarkson

United Kingdom

LESI represents an international group of highly engaged individuals sharing expert knowledge and experience. I feel it has a positive impact on all IP professionals and licensing specialists who are members
Kilian-Scharli

Kilian Schärli

MLL Legal

Switzerland

LES International (LESI) is a global community of friends and leaders in intellectual property. It has been an invaluable resource for networking, professional development, and staying ahead in the dynamic IP landscape. The camaraderie and collaborative spirit within LESI make it not only an educational experience but also a fun and rewarding journey for all its members.
Emanuela-Bianco

Emanuela Bianco

Saglietti Bianco

Italy

LESI is an open-minded welcoming community, who strives to make the difference in the IP world.
TanjaSovic

Tanja Sovic

TU Wien

Austria

LESI fosters professional excellence, where meaningful work discussions and collaborative brainstorming sessions lead to the creation of lasting worldwide friendships.
SonjaLondon

Sonja London

TactoTek

Finland

I work in global business. If I need to find an IP expert anywhere in the world, I have friends I can call.

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The Impact Of Our Work

Sharing knowledge and a network to address critical and complex issues to further technology investment.

Life Sciences
& Healthcare

Telecommunications
& IT

Chemicals, Energy,
Environment & Materials

Automotive
& Transport

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The Impact Of Our Work

Sharing knowledge and a network to address critical and complex issues to further technology investment.

Life Sciences
& Healthcare

Life Sciences & Healthcare

Telecommunications
& IT

Telecommunications & IT

Chemicals, Energy,
Environment & Materials

Chemicals, Energy, Environment & Materials

Automotive
& Transport

Automotive & Transport

Automotive
& Transport

Sports & Entertainment

LESI Values

For The Public

  • Educating innovators and small businesses
  • Thought Leadership
  • Advancing sustainable innovation
  • Advancing environmental responsibility

For Members

  • Licensing skills
  • Master classes
  • Ledership training
  • Global updates
  • Industry updates
  • Publications
  • Networking

For Young Members

  • Educating innovators and small businesses
  • Thought Leadership
  • Advancing sustainable innovation
  • Advancing environmental responsibility

Events

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Annual Meeting

Thought Leadership Program 2023 - 2024

2025
May 21
Licensing Between the U.S. and China-Navigating the Shoals
Virtual
With the current administration rearranging international relations, China is a key issue with many risks and many issues in play. One issue is FRAND ...
LES USA & Canada
http://www.lesusacanada.org/
2025
May 21
Introduction to Licensing
Brussels, Belgium
This comprehensive full day program is designed to provide professionals new to licensing transactions with a basic understanding of intellectual prop...
LES Benelux
http://www.les-benelux.org/
2025
May 22
Influencer Marketing and Intellectual Property
Virtual
In the digital economy, influencer marketing and intellectual property are inextricably mixed. Influencers are currently key players in the marketing ...
LES South Africa
http://www.licensing.co.za/

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