Update: Most Popular Sessions at the LES Annual Meeting, 9/22-25, Philadelphia

Don't Miss These Highly-Anticipated Annual Meeting Sessions License or Litigate?: Lessons Learned From Doing Deals Instead of Doing Battle Panelists: Niklas Östman, Microsoft Arti Rai, Duke University School of Law (Formerly Administrator of the USPTO Office of External Affairs) Phil Strassburger, Purdue Pharma LP Shashank Upadhye, Seyfarth Shaw, LLP (Formerly Global Head of IP, Apotex, Inc. and U.S. Head of IP, Sandoz, Inc.) Nick Widnell, Bureau of Competition's Anticompetitive Practices Division, Federal Trade Commission   Moderator: Brian O'Shaughnessy, RatnerPrestia   Managing Conflicts in License Language: Know What to Expect Before Drafting the Agreement Panelists: Jeffrey Anderson, Dunlap Codding P.C.  Louis Berneman, Texelerate, LLC  Mark Bloom, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences Marc Malandro, University of Pittsburgh   Moderator: Matthew Raymond, Rush University Medical Center   The Increasing Importance of Trade Secrets in Intellectual Property Portfolio Management in an Uncertain Patent Landscape R. Mark Halligan, Nixon Peabody   The Patent Market and Monetization: Valuation, Liquidity, and Other Challenges   Panelists: Ivan Chaperot, Intel Jack Lu, Applied Economics Consulting Group  Richard Ludwin, IBM Intellectual Property Law    Moderator: Scott Williams, Invotex   Patent License Valuation in the Real World   Michael Barry, Pachira Inc. Richard Gering, EisnerAmper LLP John Hamann, Hamilton, Brook, Smith, Reynolds   Top 10 Court Decisions of 2013 Affecting Licensing   Russell Levine, Kirkland & Ellis LLP   War of the Titans: Several Decisions Making Milestones   Panelists: Klaus Göken, Partner, Eisenführ Speiser Mark Horsburgh, Fisher Adams Kelly John Paul, Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner Moderator: Roberto Dini, Sisvel   Click here to access other popular sessions. Just 6 Weeks Away!   View the Program by Interest Area Sort by High Tech, Life Sciences, Tech Transfer and more. Access the program by interest area here. Download Brochure See Who's Attending Click here to access the list of attending organizations. LES 2013 Annual Meeting Sponsors Strategic Partners

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See Who's Attending LES Annual Mtg, 9/22-25 in Philly

Look What High Tech Professionals are Attending the LES 2013 Annual Meeting The LES Annual Meeting, September 22-25 in Philadelphia, is your best opportunity to learn about the latest trends in licensing and network with the industry's leading IP, licensing and business development dealmakers. CONNECT with your next partner, LEARN new strategies and practices, COLLABORATE with your colleagues during one of many networking sessions. You don't want to miss out!     Join this Growing List of Participants: (This is a partial list of confirmed attendees.) Company Title Acacia Research Group LLC Senior VP Licensing Arizona State University Director of Business Development ARM Ltd Genreal Counsel Battelle/Pacific Northwest National Lab Director, Technology Deployment & Outreach Boeing IP Licensing Company Business Development BOSE Corporation Director of Licensing Canon USA Patent Litigation Counsel Caterpillar Inc. General Manager Columbia University Associate General Counsel Comcast VP Patent Engineering Delphi Automotive Systems LLC Director - Commercialization & Licensing Delphi Corporation Licensing Manager Electronic Frontier Foundation Staff Attorney Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Director, Research Development & Innovation Federal Trade Commission Deputy Assistant Director GE Exec Counsel, IP Litigation Google Inc. Senior Patent Counsel Harman International Industries VP and Associate General Counsel, Global IP Hudson Bay Capital Management LP IP Counsel IBM Corporation Business Development Executive Intel Licensing & Patent Acquisitions Intellectual Ventures VP, Global Licensing InterDigital Holdings, Inc. Chief Licensing Officer & Counsel International Game Technology Licensing Analyst Invention Development Fund Director, Science & Technology John Deere Manager, IP Market Transactions Kodak Chief IP Officer Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Business Development Executive Lockheed Martin Manager of IP Strategy LSI Corporation Senior Licensing Manager Microsoft Senior Director, IP Licensing MOSAID Technologies Inc. Senior VP & Chief IP Officer NGVAmerica Director, Government Relations Nielsen Senior VP IP Northrop Grumman Corporation Licensing Manager Open Invention Network, LLC Chief Executive Officer Rambus, Inc VP of IP Strategy Rembrandt IP Management VP Business Development Rockwell Collins, Inc. Senior Director, IP Management RPX Corporation Senior VP Samsung - Open Innovation Center Senior Manager, Business Development SAS Head of Corp Development & Planning Screenvision SVP, Strategic Alliances Sony Corporation of America Senior Director, IP Counsel TeleCommunication Systems, Inc VP, Intellectual Asset Management Teledyne Oil & Gas Director of Contracts Tessera, Inc. Senior VP Textron Innovations Inc. VP, Licensing The Boeing Company Licensing Manager The University of Texas at San Antonio Director of Tech Transfer U.S. Dept. of Energy General Engineer UC Santa Barbara Associate Director, Licensing & BD University of California - Davis IP Officer University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Director, Office of Technology Management Wi-LAN Inc. Chairman & CEO    View the full list of organizations attending here.    Sessions Covering What's Top of Mind in the High Tech Industry: Myriad Genetics: From Concept to Reality The Insiders' Perspective on the Kodak Auction: What Really Happened and What It Means To Troll or Not to Troll? Legislative, Judicial and Market-Based Solutions An Examination of the AST Purchase of the MIPS Technologies Portfolio Patent Market and Monetization: Valuation, Liquidity, and Other Challenges Ticket to Ride: Automation in Transportation Patent License Valuation in the Real World The JOBS Act, Crowdfunding & the Future of Innovation Strategic Alliances and Defensive Patent Strategies - Different Models Achieving Similar Results? War of the Titans: Several Decisions Making Milestones License or Litigate?: Lessons Learned From Doing Deals Instead of Doing Battle Special Techniques and Insights when Valuing Intellectual Property Transactions: From Early Stage to Maturity The Role of IP in Multi-Disciplinary Deals The Role of IP in M&A Strategy and Dealmaking: Views from Different Industries and Constituents View the full high tech agenda here.   LES 2013 Annual Meeting Sponsors Strategic Partners

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Happy August! Register Now for a Free Sector Event Pass

Register now and get a free pass to a sector event! Offer applies to next 100 registrants only.   Treat Yourself to a Free Sector Event Go ahead. You know you deserve it.   The next 100 people to sign up for the LES Annual Meeting, Sept 22-25 in Philadelphia, will receive a free pass to an offsite sector event of their choice!   You'll be able to choose from three special events: 1. High Tech; 2. Life Sciences; or 3. Joint Chemicals, Energy, Environment, & Materials (CEEM) / Industry-University-Government Interface (IUGI).   Each event will take place at a great, local venue outside of the hotel -- providing a unique opportunity to connect with your colleagues in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. (Past sector events have taken place at restaurants and bars, on boats, in comedy clubs and other exciting locations!)   And on top of all that, as an LES Annual Meeting attendee, you'll benefit from: Discussion & Debate of Today's Key Issues during featured sessions Industry Specific Content to customize your meeting experience Opportunities to Connect with industry thought leaders and decision-makers at several networking events Free Education Workshops on software licensing, negotiation, IP management and marketing.   And Much More... complete meeting information here.  So sign up now for a great chance to enhance your networking opportunities, and if you're one of the next 100 registrants, we'll send you a confirmation email with details on how to take advantage of your free sector event offer.   REGISTER NOW - Don't Delay! Spots are limited.

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New Session: Insiders' Perspective on Kodak Auction

Save your spot at this year's LES Annual before it's too late. Register Now.   The Insiders' Perspective on the Kodak Auction: What Really Happened and What It Means The recent $500M+ auction of Kodak's patent portfolio was the result of a number of very unique factors: a bankruptcy, existing litigation, major creditors, and a very limited timeline. This exclusive briefing featuring auction architects and participants will cover: Lessons learned Asset identification, valuation and due diligence Difficulty in receiving a stalking horse offer and its importance Auction dynamics Evolution of the consortium -- strange bedfellows? Panelists: Rob Heath, Senior VP, RPX Corporation Ken Lustig, VP, Intellectual Ventures Timothy Lynch, Chief IP Officer, Kodak Nader A. Mousavi, Partner, Sullivan Cromwell   Moderator: Shawn Ambwani, VP Licensing & Business Development, Intertrust   Gain Insight from These Leading Companies ARM BlackBerry Boeing Canon Columbia University DuPont IBM   Intel Intellectual Ventures Kodak Microsoft MPEG LA Screenvision And More! Download the High Tech Sector Program   Join LES Now for $300 Savings Plus $25 Gift Card Not yet a member of LES? Join now to receive the discounted member price on your Annual Meeting registration as well as a $25 American Express gift card! Click here for this special offer. Connect with Your Colleagues Network with colleagues in your industry at the Sector Reception and Offsite Event. Plus don't miss the chance to connect with over 1,000 professionals at the Welcome Reception and Networking Reception at the National Constitution Center! Sessions Covering What's Top of Mind in the High Tech Industry: To Troll or Not to Troll? Legislative, Judicial and Market-Based Solutions An Examination of the AST Purchase of the MIPS Technologies Portfolio Patent Market and Monetization: Valuation, Liquidity, and Other Challenges Ticket to Ride: Automation in Transportation Patent License Valuation in the Real World The JOBS Act, Crowdfunding & the Future of Innovation Strategic Alliances and Defensive Patent Strategies - Different Models Achieving Similar Results? War of the Titans: Several Decisions Making Milestones License or Litigate?: Lessons Learned From Doing Deals Instead of Doing Battle Special Techniques and Insights when Valuing Intellectual Property Transactions: From Early Stage to Maturity The Role of IP in Multi-Disciplinary Deals The Role of IP in M&A Strategy and Dealmaking: Views from Different Industries and Constituents View the full High Tech program here. LES 2013 Annual Meeting Sponsors Strategic Partners

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Video Invitation from LES (USA & Canada) President

Message from LES (USA & Canada) President Tanya Moore    Dear Colleague:    I hope you can join me for the LES Annual Meeting from September 22-25 in Philadelphia. Our theme, and programmatic focus, this year is on how "IP Matters in Every Deal."    As I have looked around the corporate landscape from my "IP deal guy" perch, I have observed that many business people, most of whom would never think to describe themselves as IP or licensing professionals, nonetheless spend a significant percentage of their time doing just that.    In today's environment, the simplest of deals between companies, whether for products or services, will involve the licensing of technologies, cross-licensing, outright sale of patents, IP valuation, etc., etc., the list goes on. It is in this spirit that we chose the theme for this year's meeting.    The LES Annual Meeting is an occasion for learning new skills, keeping up with industry trends, and good old-fashioned socializing with your peers. Professionals from all sides of the table will be in attendance in order to encourage the cross-pollination of perspectives and experiences to the benefit of us all.    Click here to see the full agenda and great networking events we have in store for you.    Register now at www.LESannual.org.     We hope to see you in September.    Warm regards, Tanya    Tanya K. Moore President, LES (USA & Canada) General Manager, Business Development & Strategy, Microsoft

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