Last Chance to Save Big on 2013 Meetings. Register by 12/31.

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At next year’s meetings, LES will focus on how and why IP matters in every deal, infusing this theme throughout each of the panel and roundtable discussions, workshop interactions, and even networking conversations. We’ll offer new and exciting content relevant to LES attendees across all industry sectors. Special Offer: Sign up for both Spring & Annual by 12/31 for $700 off!

		LES 2013 Spring Meeting May 14–16, Seattle The LES Spring Meeting will offer innovative programming for all sectors— from life sciences to high tech to tech transfer and more. Approximately 300 leading IP, licensing, and business development professionals will gather to discuss and debate IP matters in every deal.		LES 2013 Annual Meeting September 22–25, Philadelphia The LES Annual Meeting, attended by over 1,000 professionals each year, continues to be the main forum for licensing, business development, and IP executives to learn, discuss, and connect with their peers.

		The IP100 is an exclusive, invitation-only event for senior executives from IP owner organizations. Its aim is to provide best practices, problem-solving, and peer networking opportunities. In 2013, the IP100 will be held on February 11–12 in Phoenix, AZ, and will feature Keynote Speaker USPTO Deputy Director Teresa Stanek Rea. Click here for more information and eligibility requirements.

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LES 2013 Spring Meeting Call for Proposals

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Dear Seth,     The LES 2013 Spring Meeting will take place May 14-16 in Seattle.  The Spring Meeting Committee is now accepting workshop proposals, which must tie into the theme, "The West Coast:  Hub of Innovation." Speaking proposals are currently being accepted until January 15, 2013. The full set of Spring Meeting Proposal Guidelines  and  Submission and Review Criteria can be found on the 2013 Spring Meeting website.   Highlighted topics include: Issues in Software Licensing IP Considerations in the Gaming Industry Successful IP Collaborations in China Buying and Selling of Patents National Lab Energy Consortium Current Trends in Biotech & Aerospace Online proposals can be submitted at: http://lesusacanada.org/meetings/spring-meeting/2013-spring-meeting/2013-spring-meeting-proposals The deadline for submission is January 15, 2013.   The LES Spring Meeting in Seattle will be this year's venue for the exchange of best practices and hands-on experience among the thought leaders and legal and commercial professionals representing the leading companies, research institutions, government laboratories and organizations from every major technology-oriented industry. Those who wish to present their knowledge and expertise to their colleagues are encouraged to submit a proposal. Thank you for your contribution to the 2013 Spring Meeting.   Additionally, LES has just opened online registration for the event, so you may register at the lowest rate available by clicking here now.   Best Regards,   Simmone Misra LES 2013 Spring Meeting Chair

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Don't Miss 12/12 Webinar: Getting Deals to Close

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Hear Common Sense Rules, Guidelines, and Tools for Getting Deals to Close   GETTING DEALS TO CLOSE Wednesday, December 12, 2012 1 PM EST / Noon CST / 11 AM MST / 10 AM PST (90 Minutes) True stories, good and bad, form the basis for some straightforward rules of engagement and most of all, for getting deals to close. Experience in doing deals of all kinds for decades provides a great tutorial. What it is not about: being the best wordsmith proving you are the smartest person in the room email exchanges of drafts as a substitute for negotiation and closing. It’s about: understanding the people element of the deal determining if there really is a deal to be done preparation, preparation, preparation, or ready, aim, fire. (You need to remember to fire.} We’ll have some common sense rules, guidelines, and tools to share. SPEAKER Ada Nielsen, PeregrineMaven Partners Judith Paul, FMC Technologies, Inc. CLE This program is approved by the California and Illinois bar associations for 1.5 hours of self-study CLE credit. Other states may recognize similar credit hours.       Upcoming Meetings   IP100 Executive Forum February 11-12, 2013 LES 2013 Spring Meeting May 14-16, 2013 LES 2013 Annual Meeting September 22-25, 2013 Interested in having your team members join you on the webinar? The LES Webinar Company Subscription will allow you to add additional listeners at a reduced price.

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Register for 2013 Meetings by 12/31 and Save Big!

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At next year’s meetings, LES will focus on how and why IP matters in every deal, infusing this theme throughout each of the panel and roundtable discussions, workshop interactions, and even networking conversations. We’ll offer new and exciting content relevant to LES attendees across all industry sectors. Special Offer: Sign up for both Spring & Annual by 12/31 for $700 off!

		LES 2013 Spring Meeting May 14–16, Seattle The LES Spring Meeting will offer innovative programming for all sectors— from life sciences to high tech to tech transfer and more. Approximately 300 leading IP, licensing, and business development professionals will gather to discuss and debate IP matters in every deal.		LES 2013 Annual Meeting September 22–25, Philadelphia The LES Annual Meeting, attended by over 1,000 professionals each year, continues to be the main forum for licensing, business development, and IP executives to learn, discuss, and connect with their peers.

		The IP100 is an exclusive, invitation-only event for senior executives from IP owner organizations. Its aim is to provide best practices, problem-solving, and peer networking opportunities. In 2013, the IP100 will be held on February 11–12 in Phoenix, AZ, and will feature Keynote Speaker David Kappos, Director of the USPTO. Click here for more information and eligibility requirements.

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11/14 Webinar: Market Royalty Rate & Licensing Review

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Discuss Licensing Trends with Regard to International Licensing, Agreement Payment Structures, and Exclusivity for Each Industry   MARKET ROYALTY RATE & LICENSING REVIEW: INTERPRETING MARKET TRENDS TO PROTECT YOUR NEGOTIATION POSITION & DAMAGES CALCULATIONS Wednesday, November 14, 2012 1 PM EST / Noon CST / 11 AM MST / 10 AM PST (90 Minutes) Much can be learned from license agreements developed and executed during the market conditions of the past decade. Trends in royalty rates and other payment structures, global territories covered and innovative licensing terms often contain insights that can help licensing professionals adapt their strategy to build greater value in 2012 and beyond. Supplementing the LES royalty rate surveys, this presentation will present and leverage statistics garnered from investigating thousands of market licensing agreements in the pharmaceuticals, software, consumer product, telecommunications, chemicals, and consumer products industries with effective dates spanning 2001 to present. The presenters will discuss licensing trends with regard to international licensing, agreement payment structures, and exclusivity for each industry and will also compare and contrast these points across and between industries. The insight from this presentation can be leveraged by all industries to achieve successful licensing and unleash the value of IP portfolios. SPEAKERS David Jarczyk, President, ktMINE Dwight C. Olson, Principal, V3Data CLE This program is approved by the California and Illinois bar associations for 1.5 hours of self-study CLE credit. Other states may recognize similar credit hours.       Upcoming Topics   Getting Deals to Close December 12, 2012 Interested in having your team members join you on the webinar? The LES Webinar Company Subscription will allow you to add additional listeners at a reduced price.

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Just Two Days to Save on Best Practices in Licensing!

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	Attend this two-day interactive course and gain core knowledge, useful methodologies and tools to leverage immediately in your organization.
	In this interactive, two day program, you'll hear first-hand tales from the trenches and on high as top industry experts shed light on best practices for structuring and negotiating transactions. Learn from their experiences and leave armed with the key components necessary to successfully close transactions you set your sights upon. The high teacher-student ratio optimizes one-on-one interactions with the experts and your peers, so you get the most out of the program. Master fundamentals of patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets Establish material terms of a license agreement Structure critical financial terms and considerations Leverage arbitration and alternative dispute resolution Understand key legal issues and trends to be more effective in your transactions Access our website for detailed information. Register by October 30 to SAVE!
	Learn From the Best   LES has been teaching the Best Practices Course for over 30 years. The course faculty is comprised of leading industry experts who draw on their extensive real-world experiences. Featuring Experts from: Baker Hughes, Inc BMC Software Exxon Mobil Microsoft Corporation Stanford University Capstone Advisory Group Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP Seyfarth Shaw LLP Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox 284 Partners, LLC Read our faculty bios     Who Should Attend   This course is designed for business development, legal, and technical professionals new to day-to-day management responsibilities of monetizing intellectual property assets as well as those with a few years of IP experience seeking to enhance the breadth of their transaction skills. Past attendees have included professionals from Abbott Laboratories, Becton Dickinson, Northrop Grumman, Kauffman Foundation, Beckman Coulter, Pfizer, Amylin Pharmaceuticals, STMicroelectronics, SRI International, Johns Hopkins, Intellectual Ventures, Boeing, Raytheon, Procter & Gamble, Tessera, University of Cincinnati, Kellog Company, John Deere, Wellman, Philip Morris, Roche, Yale School of Medicine, Athena Diagnostics Cleveland Clinic Innovations, IBM,  Merck, Syngenta, and more. Location Course PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 1201 Louisiana Street Suite 2900 Houston, Texas 77002 Reception The Grove Houston 1611 Lamar Houston, Texas 77010     Registration Fees By October 30, 2012 $995       Members $1,295   Non-Members October 31 and Later $1,195   Members $1,495   Non-Members     Co-Hosted by:     Earn Your Continuing Education Credits Attendees can earn up to 13.5 CLE (including ethics), 13.5 CLP, and 16 CPE credit hours.     Thank you to our Sponsors
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