Tune in to an Interview with Keynote David Meeker, Pres & CEO, Genzyme

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This is the Only Event Where You'll Have Direct Access to Renowned Thought Leaders in a Uniquely Collegial Setting
This boutique meeting will offer plenty of opportunities to engage with industry thought leaders, partners, clients, and colleagues to discuss critical issues facing the life sciences industry. From headlining topics, such as the recent Supreme Court ruling and the America Invents Act, to ongoing industry concerns, you'll learn about new developments and strategies to help you navigate the increasingly challenging marketplace.
Listen to an Interview with Keynote David Meeker, President & CEO of Genzyme
Click here to listen to this interview by Meeting Chair Mark Nawacki, where Dr. Meeker offers an inside look at how his company has leveraged strategic licensing and provides a preview of what we can expect at his talk in Boston next month. Share this interview with your colleagues, and visit www.LES2012spring.org for full program information and to register.
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Don't Miss these Highlighted Sessions on How Recent Court Decisions and Legislative Updates Will Affect You:
New Hot Topic Workshop: The Now Uncertain Future of Personalized Medicine and Life Sciences Innovation  In this unanimous decision, the Supreme Court of the United States departed from its long-standing precedent that section 101 of the patent statute should be interpreted broadly in favor of patent eligibility. Instead, the Supreme Court appears to have conflated 35 U.S.C. § 102, which requires patent claims to be novel, and 35 U.S.C. § 103, requiring claims to be nonobvious, into the patent eligibility analysis under § 101 and held that Prometheus' dosing process is not eligible for patent protection because the process is effectively an unpatentable law of nature. In this workshop, we will evaluate the effects this decision may have on licensing personalized medicine and life sciences innovations. Maximizing the Value of Corporate Intellectual Property Assets Following Enactment of the America Invents Act The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) signed into law on September 16, 2011, makes numerous changes to U.S. patent law and USPTO practice. These changes necessitate a reevaluation of business strategies for patent prosecution, litigation, and technology transfer. This discussion will highlight practical considerations for in-house counsel and technology transfer professionals in view of the AIA. Topics to be considered include provisions of the AIA that potentially affect practices for internal invention review, patent prosecution, litigation, and collaboration and license agreements. Click here for the full program information, including additional workshop options, plenary sessions and networking opportunities.
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April 26 Around the World with LES Event: Early Registration Ends 4/24!

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Intellectual property, licensing and business development professionals will gather around the world to celebrate World IP Day and the importance of IP to the global economy. Participating LES (USA & Canada) local chapters and LESI societies will host events open to anyone, including non members. Events may include networking receptions and/or educational programs. More Info LES Boston Chapter Event DATE & TIME Thursday, April 26, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM TITLE Around the World with LES Networking Event DESCRIPTION Join LES Members and licensing professionals for networking, drinks, food and socializing.  This event at Cambridge Brewing Company has been very popular in past years, so please sign up early to reserve a spot. LOCATION Cambridge Brewing Company One Kendall Square, Building 100 Cambridge, MA  02139 (617) 494-1994 Click here for for online registration and event information Sponsored by: You are receiving this message because we believe you may be interested in the events and activities of the Licensing Executives Society. Our mailing address is: Licensing Executives Society 1800 Diagonal Road Suite 280 Alexandria, VA 22314 Copyright (C) 2012 Licensing Executives Society All rights reserved.

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