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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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