MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
EMERGING LEADERS
This membership category is for individuals with less than 10 years of professional experience in IP and licensing.
IP OWNER GROUP
This category allows for up to 15 employees of the IP Owner organization to join LES as active members.
NEW MEMBERSHIP FOR PROFESSIONALS IN TRANSITION:
LES is proud to offer a Bridge Membership to non-members who are in a career or job transition through the end of 2025 for only $195. We know how important networking, connections, and ongoing education are when you are looking for a new job, so we are pleased to make our global network available at a reduced rate.
If you are interested in taking advantage of this offer, please connect with our membership team by emailing membership@les.org.
“Being a member of LES has been on of the most important things that I’ve done in my career as an IP licensing professional”
EVELYN CHEN, LES PRESIDENT
What You Gain With An LES Membership
Professional Development
- Exclusive access to industry reports, deal term data and case studies.
- Webinars, articles and legal updates to keep you informed.
- Contribute to and learn from thought leadership through publications, panels and discussions led by top experts.
Networking
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Expand your network and discover your local chapter, explore industry sectors, special-interest committees and more.
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Find mentors, partners and career opportunities within a diverse, local to global community.
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Join members who represent a wide range of interests and sectors in IP and licensing.
Growth
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Discounted registrations for LES Conferences, webinars and professional development courses.
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Earn the LES Emerging Leader Certificate, designed to help you build expertise and advance in the IP and licensing field.
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Online Career Center to discover new career opportunities and resources, or find top talent for your company.
WHAT LES MEMBERS ARE SAYING
“LES is the best investment in my IP career that I have made!”
“LES provides a unique platform for networking and collaboration with leading experts in intellectual property and licensing as well as a forum to connect with industry professionals.”
“I’ve been an LES member for over 20 years now and I have NO regrets! If you’re involved in any dimension of complex global intellectual property licensing, LES is an incredible community of bright, creative and truly wonderful people that will help you advance professionally… and be a better person along the way!”
You have a place here
Join our community of innovators, dealmakers and industry leaders who share your passion for intellectual property and licensing. Make LES your professional home — where you can grow your expertise, expand your network and stay ahead of industry shifts.
Come and be part of the future of IP an Licensing innovation.
ABOUT US
We are a non-profit, non-partisan organization representing the entire innovation ecosystem. We bring IP and licensing professionals in the United States and Canada together to build relationships, encourage growth, advocate and collaborate toward solving the critical issues facing our industry today and for our future.
We are the largest of 32 global affiliated international societies under our parent organization, LES International (LESI). Each of these organizations are making strides in driving strategy, deal-making, and education worldwide to fuel the evolving innovation economy.
Whether you’re new to the industry, a seasoned professional, or anywhere in between, we invite you to join us in advancing IP and licensing globally.
Our members comprise professionals in:
- Corporate licensing and business development
- University and Government Technology Transfer
- Research and Development
- Legal professions
- Valuation and Expert Witness Testimony
- Patent Intelligence and Portfolio Management
- and more
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