| Dear Seth, The LES Annual Meeting is now less than two weeks away, and although there are many reasons why I'm attending on October 14-17 in Toronto, I'd like to share my top five with you:
#1 Timely Discussions of Today's Important Issues - You'll learn about the coming convergence of technology and life sciences from one of the world's most recognized experts on this subject. We'll debate whether patent valuations are taking on "bubble-like" proportions. Retired CAFC Chief Judge Michel and Canadian Honourable Judge Roger Hughes will candidly dissect IP legal systems. Plus, you'll hear about how IP matters in rebuilding after the Arab Spring and many other timely and essential topics in the industry. (Listen to a sneak peek of these sessions with our new speakers' podcast series.) #2 Best-in-Class Speakers - You'll hear insight and advice from top industry executives from Acacia, Argonne, AstraZeneca, Boeing, Bose, Eli Lilly, J&J, Lawrence Livermore, MIT, Mosaid, Motorola, NIH, P&G, RIM, Rockwell Collins, SAP, Sony, Takeda, US Navy, and more. (View a partial attendee list here.)
#3 Tailored Content Just for You - Mini-plenary sessions offer industry specific information, and you can choose from over 40 workshops on topics such as valuation, legal, international, strategic alliance, clean tech and many others. Take a look at sessions here.
#4 Opportunity to Expand Your Network - I've found the LES Annual Meeting to be the best opportunity to expand my network nationally and meet other licensing, IP and business development executives. One-on-one meetings, receptions, and other events are terrific opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals and build relationships in a way that can only be done face-to-face! #5 Don't Forget the Newly-Added Hot Topics - Don't miss the newest hot topic sessions we've just added - including an inside look at the Facebook, AOL and Microsoft billion dollar patent deal; the role that the i4i Supreme Court decision played in patent values; Russia's membership in the WTO, and more!
Trust me - this year's meeting is one that you don't want to miss. So register now and join me in Toronto on October 14-17!
I hope to see you there.
Best regards,
Tom Filarski
President
LES (USA & Canada) Ps. Listen to our latest podcast with Alaya Bettaieb, Secretary of State Investment & International Cooperation, Government of Tunisia, who previews his Annual Meeting luncheon talk, "The Role of IP in Rebuilding Economies Following the Arab Spring." |
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