Join us to experience the unmatched business value that the LES Annual Meeting provides, and experience what New Orleans (NOLA) has to offer in all of its glamour and history. Taking place at the Marriott at 555 Canal Street, this meeting features three days of education, outstanding topical programming, networking events with the over 500+ expected attendees from around the world, and global dealmaking opportunities.

Plus – on Saturday evening, October 19th, the famous NOLA Halloween parade will begin at Sunset and go right by our hotel!

Come and listen to our first keynote speaker on Monday morning, Alaina van Horn, Chief, Intellectual Property Enforcement at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Trade.  CBP targets and seizes imports of counterfeit and pirated goods and enforces exclusion orders on patent-infringing and other IP right violative goods. Alaina supervises a team of attorneys and paralegals responsible for administering CBP’s nationwide intellectual property border enforcement program, which monitors 328 ports of entry into the US.

In the afternoon our second keynote speaker is Dennis Liotta, Chair, Advisory Committee, The Emory Institute for Drug Development (EIDD)/Drug Innovation Ventures at Emory (DRIVE) and inventor of Emtricitabine, which is a breakthrough HIV drug, which >90% of HIV infected patients in the U.S. have taken.

Why should you and your team attend the LES Annual Meeting?

Here are five compelling reasons why it’s a win-win proposition:

  1. Embrace a Global Community.
    Beyond being a mere IP conference, the LES Annual Meeting cultivates a rich community that transcends borders and time. This global network encompasses peers, mentors, clients, and friends from corporations, universities, national labs, law firms, and service providers. Attending the Annual Meeting is an unparalleled opportunity to forge personal connections that extend beyond the event and foster collaborations within local chapters, sectors, committees, and special gatherings.
  2. Immerse Yourself in a Mosaic of Learning Opportunities at the Meeting.
    Over 50 thought-provoking sessions delve into cutting-edge subjects in artificial intelligence – ownership, policy & regulations, the International Trade Commission (ITC) and patent enforcement, biotech, brand valuation trends, trade secret litigation, patent valuation, life sciences collaboration agreements, harnessing University-Industry collaboration, and avoiding licensing pitfalls. Expand your horizons beyond your own business sector, gaining insights into how diverse industries tackle similar challenges in IP and licensing.
  3. Be Informed and Inspired by Thought Leaders.
    As the foremost gathering for the IP community, the LES Annual Meeting provides an opportunity to engage with thought leaders from different industry sectors and understand how current trends and legislative and agency initiatives may impact your business. Share your questions and queries about deal terms and projects with the speakers and fellow attendees, and leave with valuable information and new perspectives that you can apply in your own work.
  4. Discover the Innovation Economy in New Orleans.
    Technical innovations abound in NOLA and the surrounding region. Come and listen to Congressman Troy Carter of New Orleans speak about the importance of intellectual property and innovation as it relates to economic development and community growth at the October 20th opening reception.
  5. Access Professional Development Courses.
    Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran, the pursuit of knowledge is endless. LES Education courses at the Annual Meeting present invaluable opportunities to enhance your expertise. Delve into our “Strengthening Your License” or “Negotiation Skills” courses or the Certified Licensing Professionals (CLP) Review Course. We will also launch a new course entitled “Drafting Patent License Agreements,” taught by Brian Kacedon, Partner at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP.

Select sessions offer opportunities to earn CLE or CLP credits, empowering you with practical education tailored to your professional growth.

Harness the potential of LES membership and the Annual Meeting with the special offer to save on membership and registration. Find more information at: https://les2024.org/

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