LES 2010 Spring Meeting

"Linking Entrepreneurship and Technology Commercialization"

The 2010 Spring Meeting will address the LES 2010 theme of Deals, Deals & More Deals in the entrepreneurial and university spaces, both of which are frequently key sources for innovation and technology advancement. Join us to interact and engage with hundreds of established thought leaders in the industry, develop new contacts, learn market trends, explore best practices, and gain practical advice and tips from peers.
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Education

LES provides meeting programs, workshops, seminars, and publications that cover timely and essential topics relevant to licensing and tech transfer.

Upcoming Courses:

• February 13 - PDS 100: Commercializing Technology through the Power of IP Licensing
• February 17 - Internal Negotiations
  
• February 18 - CLP Exam Review Course
  
• March 1-4 - PDS 200: Essential Principles & Tools of Licensing
• April 9 - PDS 100: Commercializing Technology through the Power of IP Licensing
  
• April 26 - Around the World with LES
  
• May 1-3 - BIO-LES Business Development Basics
  
• May 18-19 - Best Practices in Licensing & Technology Transfer
• May 19-21 - PDS 100: Commercializing Technology through the Power of IP Licensing

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The IP100 Executive Forum

The IP100 Executive Forum, to be held February 8-10 in Phoenix, is a groundbreaking event for thought leaders from top companies and universities to discuss strategic issues related to the value proposition of IP in their businesses. The program will focus on a peer-to-peer discussion of three hot topics consistent with the year- round meetings theme, "Deals, deals and more deals.”

The event will explore the business dynamics of IP and organizational strategy through panel and small, facilitated group discussions, where the focus will be on peer-to-peer interactions, thought-provoking engagement and valuable take-aways to implement and integrate immediately into your organization. Attendance will be limited to approximately 100 experienced, management-level professionals and will be by invitation-only.

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Industry News

Industry News
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LES (USA & Canada) Weighs in on Key Provision to Healthcare Reform Legislation

Healthcare Reform Could Make the Patient Sicker
Provision to outlaw license agreements between pharmaceutical companies could stymie development of affordable new drugs
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A Fresh Look at Patents and Innovation

November 28, 2009
The New York Times
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Our Patent System Has Withstood the Test of Time

November 27, 2009
The Wall Street Journal
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Help us celebrate our 45th Anniversary by becoming a member today!

2010 marks the 45th anniversary of the Licensing Executives Society (U.S.A. and Canada), Inc. Instead of asking for birthday gifts, we’re offering you a special anniversary membership package if you join as a new member before March 31.
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