Don't Miss the CLP Exam Review Course!

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Take the Next Step in Your Career and Earn the CLP Credential!                   CLP EXAM REVIEW COURSE February 27, 2013 Offices of Bracewell & Giuliani San Antonio, TX LES is offering a one-day review course on Wednesday, February 27 to help professionals prepare for the CLP exam. Taught by experienced CLP-certified LES members, the emphasis of the course is on the eight CLP domains, the practice exam questions and the participants’ results. The one-day review also includes access to our new Virtual Knowledge Community, providing another opportunity for participants to review the domains and to ask questions of the LES experts. Of those who have taken this review course and the exam, 80% passed. Introducing our New Virtual CLP Exam Review Course! Can't attend our one-day review? Our new Virtual CLP Exam Knowledge Community will provide you with the tools and resources to create your own exam preparation experience. Gain access to over 12 hours of content preparation, collaborative groups, interactive quizzes, discussion forums, and expert faculty q&a from your desktop. Our September attendees will receive automatic access to this course upon registration. CLE & CPE The CLP Prep Course is eligible for 7.0 CLE credits and 9.0 CPE credits. REGISTRATION FEES $995 One-day Review Course and Virtual Knowledge Community Access $750 Virtual Knowledge Community Access Only       Apply to Take the Certified Licensing Professional (CLP) Exam during the April 2013 Window Make 2013 the year you earn the Certified Licensing Professional (CLP) credential by applying to take the exam in April. 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 to become a Certified Licensing Professional (CLP) pass. Apply to take the exam in April today.                                      What are industry leaders saying about the CLP?  "Earning and maintaining your designation as a Certified Licensing Professional will distinguish you in the licensing industry as someone with experience and knowledge. Our office now requires that new senior licensing associates be CLP-certified or eligible to take the exam." - Wes Blakeslee, CLP, Executive Director, Johns Hopkins Technology Transfer at Johns Hopkins University "At Merck we embrace the CLP designation as a mark of distinction. We already have 12 Certified Licensing Professionals at Merck and we expect to increase this number significantly over time."  -Barbara Yanni, CLP, Vice President and Chief Licensing Officer, Merck & Co., Inc.

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Speak at the Spring Meeting, May 14-16, Seattle: Submit a Proposal by 1/15

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Dear Seth,     This is a friendly reminder that speaking proposals for the LES 2013 Spring Meeting are due next Tuesday, January 15. Don't miss your chance to present at the Spring Meeting, May 14-16 in Seattle!   Proposals must tie into the theme, "The West Coast: Hub of Innovation." The full set of 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     This year's Spring Meeting will take place for the very first time in Seattle - the largest city in the Pacific Northwest region. Often associated with high tech and Silicon Valley, the Pacific NW and West Coast is, in actuality, an amazingly diverse region. Clean energy, national labs, world-renowned foundations, biotech behemoths, startups, and more populate the area. The 2013 Spring Meeting will draw upon the rich resources, diversity, and expertise these West Coast organizations have to offer to present attendees with an exciting and innovative program for all industry sectors.   Additionally, online registration is now open, 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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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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