Hurry! It's Your Last Chance to Save $200!

Last Chance to Save $200!  BIG Deals Happen in Person We may be a bit biased, but attending the LES 2015 Annual Meeting "Big Ideas: The Intersection of Innovation and Business" is an easy choice. It's more than just a conference. It's a place where leaders, innovators, and people who make big deals happen gather. Attendees learn about the latest licensing trends and hear success stories from big businesses.   Network with professionals across multiple industries including: High Technology Chemicals, Energy, Environment and Materials Consumer Products Life Sciences Industry - University - Government Interface Legal Valuation International Business What are you waiting for? Register now and lock in your spot - and save $200. See you in New York City  October 25-28!     Early-Bird Registration Ends on July 1!   Don't forget, this is your very last chance to save $200 on the LES Annual Meeting. You only have until Wednesday, July 1st to register before the price increases.   Already registered? Pass on the savings to a friend or colleague by forwarding this email.  2015 Annual Meeting Quick Links Schedule Reserve Your Room Now! NYC Hot Spots Off-Site Events Thanks to Our 2015 Annual Meeting Sponsors!  Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors STAY CONNECTED:

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HTS Deals of Distinction Call for Nominations

Dear Fellow HTS members,   It is time to select the HTS Deals of Distinction nominees for transactions announced in the past year. Please submit your nomination(s) no later than June 30, 2015 to hts-committee-and-sector-leadership@googlegroups.com along with the following information:   Parties involved Brief description/URL to public coverage Type of deal and other available details (deal value, special terms, etc.) Reason for nomination - what do you think makes this deal stand out The winners will be selected by the sector leadership and announced at the next Annual Meeting this fall. Below is more background information about the program for your reference.    The LES Deals of Distinction Award (DDA) is an annual Industry Sector award program of LES (USA and Canada), which aspires to recognize worthy licensing deals and promote creative and innovative solutions to business issues involving contracts. Each of the LES (USA and Canada) Industry Sector Committees has the option to make an award to those they feel have completed the most deserving deal from within their field.   Criteria: 1.) The Award may be granted to a representative from each party of the selected deal wherein the transaction was announced in the past year and had a significant licensing component. 2.) Wherein further at least one party to the selected deal is an organization based in the territories of LES (USA or Canada). 3.) All types of licensing and technology transfer subject matter will be considered, and the selection criteria will include:  a. Creative solution to the business issues, b. Novel structure for terms, and/or c. A deal which is seen as a "seismic event" and signals a major change for the art of licensing in your Industry Sector.    We look forward to your nominations! Best regards,   Stefan Tamme Secretary, LES HTS Sector

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CLP Exam Prep Course Coming to Washington September 14

Have you been thinking about a new way to stay competitive in IP and licensing? Or are you planning to earn your Certified Licensing Professional (CLP) credential this year? Then join us for the LES Certified Licensing Professional (CLP) Exam Review Course, September 14 in Bellevue, Washington.      This one-day review course helps professionals prepare for the CLP exam. Taught by experienced CLP-certified LES members, the course focuses on eight CLP domains, the practice exam questions, and the participants' results. Of those who have taken this review course and the exam, 80 percent have passed.   The course is designed for professionals involved in patenting, marketing, valuation, IP law, negotiation and intellectual asset management. It will be instructed by Brian P. O'Shaughnessy, shareholder of Ratner Prestia; Bob Held, vice president of Intellectual Asset Management for TeleCommunication Systems, Inc; and Krista Holt, president and CEO of GreatBridge Consulting   The course also includes the Virtual Knowledge Community, which provides you with online access to more than 12 hours of collaborative groups, interactive quizzes, discussion forums, live documents, and expert faculty Q&A. What a convenient way to continue your learning experience after the course ends!           Apply to Take the CLP Exam during the October 2015 Window   Make 2015 the year you earn the CLP credential. Click here to start your application today.    Earning the CLP credential fulfills your personal and professional goals by: Establishing your credibility   Recognizing your expertise in the licensing industry   Showing you utilize the latest industry practices   Demonstrating your commitment to continuing education and professional development   Opening up job opportunities Don't let this opportunity pass to become a CLP. Apply to take the exam in October today.                      © 2015 Licensing Executives Society (U.S.A. and Canada), Inc. All rights reserved

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