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Member Benefits

LES (USA & Canada) is your greatest resource for professional development. Get up-to-date industry news, access current resources, timely professional development opportunities and more. In short, all the tools you need to achieve your professional goals.

Top Reasons to Join

  • New! Free registration to the Wednesday Webinar series, a $1,200 value for LES members only. Enjoy access to IP and licensing experts each month and earn CLE and CLP credits.
  • Connect with a Global Community: Connect with IP professionals from around the globe and in your backyard to exchange ideas, rub elbows with experts, and build relationships.
  • Cutting-Edge Content: Stay a step ahead with top notch educational content tailored to your needs and schedule. We offer both in-person and online programs, free webinars and conference calls as well as  a library of on-demand programs.
  • Skill Development & Leadership Opportunities: Build your professional caché by creating content, speaking at an event, or serving on a committee.

Full List of Member Benefits:

  • Networking: With a host of formal and informal events all over the US, you’ll have many opportunities to network at nation-wide and local, face-to-face and online events. Gain access to experts, industry professionals, and deal makers.
  • Growing Network of Local Chapters: Local chapters host regular educational meetings and networking events throughout the year so you won’t have to travel far.
  • Publications: Stay up to date with breaking industry news delivered directly to you on a regular basis. Ourtimely publications keep you informed of industry trends, developments, emerging issues and opportunities affecting the IP business community. Publications including
    • Insights–a weekly enewsletter with current industry articles from across North America;
    • Les Nouvelles–the leading technology transfer and licensing journal; and
    • Viewpoints–a quarterly newsletter containing information on all LES activities.
  • Surveys: Access the results of our unique bi-annual benchmarking surveys including the:
    • Compensation Survey;
    • Deal Terms Survey; and
    • Royalty Rates Survey.
  • Registration Discounts: Enjoy significant registration discounts to an array of comprehensive educational programs and services to further your professional development.
  • Free Education: Participate in the Community Conversation Series – free, informal webinars that highlight content from the Sectors and Professional Interest Committees.
  • Industry Connections: Join our Industry Sectors to connect with your peers and impact the planning and development of new initiatives while enhancing your personal leadership and collaborative skills.
  • Online Resources: If travel isn’t in the cards there are still many ways to engage online:
    • Social Media Channels – Participate in online discussions on one of the 9 industry sub-sector groups on Linkedin, or join the conversation on Facebook.
    • On-Demand Education Programs – Access our library of on-demand educational programs whenever it fits your schedule. 
    • Career Center – Ready for a change? The online Career Center can help you find your next position or fill the one you have open.
    • LES Licensing Resource Guide – Find professionals you need in an instant with convenient online access.
    • Membership Directory – Access to up-to-date contact information for nearly 5,000 licensing professionals worldwide and in your backyard.

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Harry Guttman, Jennifer Mandina and Allen Baum talk about what they most value about LES.

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