Join us for LES University, 7/27-31 in Chicago. Courses for Every Level!

Three courses, five days, endless tactical and practical tools you can implement immediately.   LES University offers uniquely interactive and cutting-edge professional programs taught by distinguished professionals. Choose from three exceptional courses designed to fit your interests and skill level. IP Business Basics 101 (new and non-licensing) Business Development in IP Licensing (for people actively engaged in licensing transactions/deals) Business Development in Life Sciences (for experienced Life Sciences sector executives) Return to your office armed with new tools that coincide with your organization's business strategy - and put you on the road to success. Watch your mailbox for additional information!   Register by July 6 to save!   IP Business Basics 101   July 27, 2015 | 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM This new, one-day, deal-centric course has been designed by experienced LES executives for business and licensing (newer to the field) professionals in USA & Canada. Whether it is a trademark, international brand, copyright, patent, knowhow, trade secrets or a combination of some/all of these, recent transactions and auctions have confirmed the value of IP in business. This course is interactive and built around real-world examples and small group hands-on exercises.   Learn more and register by July 6 to save!   Business Development in IP Licensing July 27-30, 2015 | 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM As an experienced professional, you will thrive in this intensive three-day course focused on strategic licensing in the broader context of business development and company-wide intellectual asset management. This is an opportunity to learn directly from world-class licensing experts about how to: Identify due diligence legal issues in licensing transactions; Analyze difficult agreement provisions; Recognize an intellectual asset strategy that is both actionable and aligned with corporate strategy; Interpret competitive data; Recognize assumptions and interpret an independent valuation report and Conduct principled negotiations and apply ethical principles to the opportunities   Learn more and register by July 6 to save!   Business Development in Life Sciences July 31, 2015 | 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Whether it relates to intellectual property law, ethical considerations, materials transfer, valuation, or business development, this course will be applicable to your role. You will be able to: Identify legal/ethical issues in licensing transactions for life sciences Recognize due diligence areas to confirm legal, technical, and business representations of parties Identify valuation and deal structures depending on the stage of development Identify frequently asked questions, challenges, and common themes in material transfer agreements as viewed by different parties signing the agreement Discuss the findings of the LES Life Sciences Royalty Rate Survey   Learn more and register by July 6 to save!

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You're Invited...

You're invited to the LES Annual Meeting  Early Bird Savings Don't miss out on early-bird pricing for the LES Annual Meeting - register by July 1, 2015. Each year annual meeting attendees look forward to the workshops as a source of new information, tools, techniques, and best practices that can be taken back to the workplace. This year, LES is celebrating its 50th anniversary.We invite you to join us for our upcoming annual meeting, being held October 26-28 at the New York Marriott Marquis in New York City. Meeting Location Marriott Marquis  1535 Broadway  New York, NY 10036  212-398-1900   Hotel Information See the city in style from the Marriott Marquis Broadway hotel. Get relaxed and energized simultaneously as you step into some of the largest guest rooms in New York City, yet also be amid the hustle and bustle in the heart of Times Square, on the famed Broadway street.    Located near Fifth Avenue shopping, Radio City Music Hall, the Rockefeller Center, Central Park, the Lincoln Center and Madison Square Garden, the hotel puts travelers in the midst of popular New York City attractions and business destinations, and gives you easy access to the Javits Center and several subway lines to access any part of New York City. Click here for more information.   Hotel Reservations The Marriott Marquis Room Rate for Single/Double Occupancy is $379.00/night. To receive the LES negotiated room rate, make online hotel reservations directly through the hotel link below or call 877-303-0104 and reference the Licensing Executives Society by name. The cut-off date for reservations is Monday, Sept. 28. Click here to make a reservation for the 2015 LES Annual Meeting.   Sponsored By: 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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June 24: HTS Aerospace & Transportation Committee Webinar

Dear (First Name),     Please join us for the HTS Aerospace & Transportation Committee Call on Wednesday, June 24, 2015.   Date & Time: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 1 PM PDT, 3 PM CDT, 4 PM EDT   Topic: Delphi - IP Monetization for a Global Auto Systems Supplier   Presenter: John Carney, Director - Commercialization & Licensing, Delphi Automotive Systems, LLC   Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1755141981951560450   Presentation: Click here to download a copy of the presentation   Add to My Calendar   Presentation Description: John will review the licensing activity within Delphi, models for licensing and other IP monetization and how his staff is structured to support Delphi's activities in 33 countries worldwide.   After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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