Receive a Complimentary Year of LES Membership!

Receive a Complimentary Year of LES Membership! Yes, you read it right-you'll receive a free year of membership in LES-a $290 value-by simply registering for the 2014 LES Annual Meeting in San Francisco, October 5-8. Whether you are new to IP and licensing or an experienced professional, the LES community will empower you through education, networking and collaboration with some of the leaders in the industry. Speaking of education and networking, the LES Annual Meeting will bring together more than 1,000 experienced legal, financial, business and technology professionals. This will be the place to build relationships with your colleagues and make deals that will impact your future. A full listing of workshops, including sessions and speakers, is available online, but here are a few highlights:   Titans of Licensing Panel, featuring past LES presidents Patent Licensing in Nanotech Semiconductor Licensing in the Age of China and IoT Terminating or Restructuring a Collaboration Technology Transfer Around the World: A Global Survey of Laws and Practices Software Patents & Licensing: Today's Dramatically Changed Landscape Join us and you'll also be inspired by our keynote speakers. On Monday, Andrea Ingram, Vice President Education & Guest Services, Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago will speak on Building the Foundation for Inventions and Inventors of the Future ─ How Do We Inspire Our Kids to Achieve Their Full Potential in Science, Technology, Medicine and Engineering. Then on Tuesday, Quentin Hardy, Deputy Technology Editor for The New York Times will share his insights as aSilicon Valley insider with vast global business experience. Need more convincing? Check out the impressive roster of organizations who are sending their team members to the meeting. We look forward to seeing you in San Francisco and welcoming you to the LES community! Register today - prices increase after Sept. 22! Keynote speakers from The New York Times and the Museum of Science and Industry, Home of The Center for the Advancement of Science Education Register by Sept. 22 and save $100! Full-day and daily registration available. Sponsors Partners

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Win A LES 2014 Annual Meeting Registration-Details Inside...

So, you're not yet registered for the LES 2014 Annual Meeting, October 5-8, San Francisco? Well, here's a great reason to register right now... Every week this month we are giving away one free meeting registration. All you have to do is register, and your name will be entered into a drawing to receive a full refund on your registration fees. For LES members, that could mean a $1,895 refund; for non-members, a $2,045 refund. Now that's a savings worth talking about. Speaking of talking, when you attend the LES Annual Meeting, you'll be talking, networking and deal-making with some of the leaders in IP, licensing and business development. Organizations such as Google, Microsoft, Takeda, Cisco, Stanford University, Dropbox, Eli Lilly and many others will be there. Take a look at the roster of organizations to see the full list. The LES Annual Meeting is the place to hone your skills, meet new colleagues, and build relationships that may impact your company's future. Don't forget, register now for your chance to win! We'll see you in San Francisco! Keynote speakers from The New York Times and the Museum of Science and Industry, Home of The Center for the Advancement of Science Education Register by Sept. 22 and save $100! Full-day and daily registration available. Sponsors Partners

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LES 2014 Annual Meeting - Important High Tech Program Information

Join your colleagues from the High Tech Sector at LES' 50th Annual Meeting, October 5-8, San Francisco. The full roster of speakers and meeting events is available online. And, when you register by August 31, you'll be entered to win a $200 gift certificate to Morton's Steakhouse! This meeting will feature an all-star speaker roster of industry licensing executives, including: Adobe Systems Dana Rao, Vice President, Intellectual Property and Litigation Applied Materials Chris Talbot, Senior Director, Strategic Licensing Group ARM Drew Fellows, VP Licensing Processor Cisco Systems Dan Lang, Vice President, Intellectual Property Krishan Pathiyal, Senior Director of Patent Strategy Leah Poynter, Senior Corporate Counsel, IP Litigation Citrix Lesley Hamlin, Associate General Counsel Freescale Semiconductor Changhae Park, Vice President, IP Licensing Google Kirk Dailey, Head, Patent Transactions Ross Dreyer, Associate Patent Counsel Timothy Kowalski, Senior Patent Counsel Josh McGuire, Lead Counsel, Mobile/Android Patent Strategy Eric Schulman, Director, Patents Inventergy Joe Beyers, Chairman and CEO, former Vice President, Intellectual Property Licensing, Hewlett-Packard Intel Ann K. Armstrong, Vice President, Legal and Corporate Affairs, Associate General Counsel, Director, Intellectual Property Standards Group Dana Hayter, Associate General Counsel - Technology Licensing InterDigital Lawrence Shay, Executive Vice President IP Navigation Group Erich Spangenberg, Owner and CEO Lenovo Ira Blumberg, Vice President, Intellectual Property Microsoft Nick Psyhogeos - General Manager and Associate General Counsel Qualcomm Technology Licensing Eric Reifschneider, Senior Vice President and General Manager Rambus Stefan Tamme, Vice President, IP Strategy Rockwell Collins Bill Elkington, Senior Director, IP Management RPX Bob Heath, Senior Vice President SAP Global Sunjay Mohan, Director, Patent Group, Legal SAS Institute Scott VanValkenburgh, Senior Director, Global Alliance and Channels Sony Corporation of America Toshimoto Mitomo, Executive Vice President, Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship & Innovation STMicroelectronics Philippe Quinio, Group VP, IP Sourcing & Strategy United Technologies Corporation Kelly Romano, Vice President, Business Development Join these and other industry leaders as we discuss important issues facing High Tech licensing executives including: Software Patents in Light of Alice Corp Case A Year After the GAO NPE Litigation Report: Its Impact on IP Industry and the Future of NPE Litigation Silicon Valley Successful Deal Strategies: Behind the Closed Door Semiconductor Licensing in the Age of China and IoT Cloud Computing: How is Its Emergence Affecting Licensing A View from the Top - IP Strategies from Silicon Valley's Largest Companies Patent Licensing in Nanotech Options for Dealing with NPEs and Anticipated Risks We'll also be releasing the much anticipated results of the 2014 LES High Tech Sector Royalty Rate & Deal Terms Survey. We look forward to seeing you in San Francisco. Sincerely, Shawn Ambwani Keynote speakers from The New York Times and the Museum of Science and Industry, Home of The Center for the Advancement of Science Education Sponsors Partners

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LES Annual Meeting Information Coming to Your Mailbox!

It's here! It's in the mail and on the way to you!   The 2014 LES Annual Meeting brochure will arrive in your mailbox any day now. Take a look inside and you'll find exciting information about the event, including a list of sector-specific, valuation and hot-topic workshops; a glimpse of the organizations who are sending their team members; insight into the keynote speakers; the schedule-at-a-glance; and so much more!    If you can't wait until the mail arrives, browse through the online version today.   The LES Annual Meeting is the place to hone your skills, meet new colleagues, and build relationships that may impact your company's future. Register by August 31 and be entered to win a $200 gift certificate to Morton's Steakhouse!    And don't forget, when you register for the meeting as a non-member, you'll receive a complimentary one-year membership in LES. That's a $290 savings! Keynote speakers from The New York Times and the Museum of Science and Industry, Home of The Center for the Advancement of Science Education Sponsors Partners

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CLP Exam Prep Course Coming to Washington, DC this September

Have you been thinking about a new way to stay competitive in IP & licensing? Or are you planning to earn your CLP this year? Then join us for the LES Certified Licensing Professional (CLP) Exam Review Course, September 3, Washington, DC.      The one-day course emphasizes the eight CLP domains (Strategy, Intellectual Property Protection, Opportunity Assessment and Development, Valuation, Marketing, Agreement Development and Drafting, Negotiation and Agreement Management); practice exams; and the participants' results. Of those who have taken this course and the subsequent exam, 80 percent have passed.     Designed for professionals involved in patenting, marketing, valuation, IP law, negotiation and intellectual asset management, the review will be instructed by Brian P. O'Shaughnessy, Shareholder, RatnerPrestia.      The course also includes the Virtual Knowledge Community, providing 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 after the course ends!             Apply to Take the Certified Licensing Professional (CLP) Exam during the October 2014 Window   Make 2014 the year you earn the Certified Licensing Professional (CLP) credential by applying to take the exam in October. 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 October today.                      © 2014 Licensing Executives Society (U.S.A. and Canada), Inc. All rights reserved

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