Hello, LES Global Community. This week we will be continuing to unveil speakers and sessions for LESI2022. A core feature of our program will be our State of the Industry Briefings. These one-hour, industry lead, expert panel discussions will address four critical industry areas defined by change. Speakers will discuss changes in the business and technology, the impact of those changes on licensing and why it matters to you and your practice. These are the tangible discussions that have been the hallmark of LES for the last 50 years – and we’re hosting them in-person in Venice (did we mention how excited we are to be back in person?). Please check out the program and register before the early bird runs out!
Next week, LES Societies around the world are hosting events on topics that impact (and can help inform) your practice, including a timely session on the UPC hosted by LES France and Benelux! Our LESI Americas Committee is also (on March 10) hosting a webinar on Compulsory Licenses, Voluntary Licenses, and Waivers. And then, LESI’s collaboration with EPO continues (on March 15) highlighting additional case studies in the High-Growth Technology Business Forum (featuring Deeanne Akerson, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Kindred Bravely!) Have a great week!
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March 8 - "Recent Trends on IP Case Law" (LES Italy)
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March 10 - "Your brand has personality. Make It Shine!" (LES Singapore)
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March 10 - "Unified Patent Court: a new licensing dynamic will start in 2022 in Europe" (LES France & LES Benelux)
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March 10 - "Differences Between and Impact of Compulsory Licenses, Voluntary Licenses, and Waivers" (LESI Americas Committee)
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March 15 - High-Growth Technology Business Forum: "Growth-Financing" (LESI & EPO)
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March 16 - "Ask Me Anything" 3rd Session: Brazil (LESI & LES Brazil)
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March 23 - Pop-Up Series: "Crossing Your T’s and Dotting Your I’s: Strategies for Avoiding the Pitfalls of Multijurisdictional Agreements" (LESI Education Committee)
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LES Italy
"Recent Trends on IP Case Law"
Tuesday, 8 March 2022
8:00am - 11:30am (EST) / 2:00pm - 5:30pm (CET)
LES Italy will be hosting a hybrid event "Recenti orientamenti della giurisprudenza in materia di proprietà intellettuale" ("Recent Trends on IP Case Law") on 8 March 2022. The event will take place in Milan and also virtually on Zoom.
Speakers:
- Silvia Vitrò, Presidente Sezione Specializzata in materia di Impresa – Tribunale di Torino
- Claudio Marangoni, Presidente Sezione Specializzata in materia di Impresa – Tribunale di Milano
- Mario Tuttobene, Presidente Sezione Specializzata in materia di Impresa – Tribunale di Genova
- Liliana Guzzo, Presidente Sezione Specializzata in materia di Impresa – Tribunale di Venezia
- Adriano Del Bene, Giudice Sezione Specializzata in materia di Impresa – Tribunale di Napoli
This event is FREE to LES Members and will be held in Italian.
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LES Singapore
"Your brand has personality. Make It Shine!"
Thursday, 10 March 2022
10:00am - 11:00am (CET) / 5:00pm - 6:00pm (SGT)
LES Singapore is proud to invite you to their inaugural International Women’s Day event on Thursday, 10th March 2022!
The highlight of this virtual event, organised by the Singapore chapter of LESI’s Women In Licensing Alliance (WILA) affinity group, will be the special guest, Ms Rachel Carrasco, a brand strategist and entrepreneur. Rachel will share her insights into the world of luxury branding and her unique story of building her own businesses, RACHE (marketing and branding) and BAKEN (for bacon based snacks).
This event is FREE to LES Members and is open to all!
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LES France & LES Benelux
"Unified Patent Court: a new licensing dynamic will start in 2022 in Europe"
Thursday, 10 March 2022
12:00pm - 2:00pm (CET)
LES France and LES Benelux have joined forces to organize two webinars with the focus on the effects of the unitary patent, and the Unified Patent Court on the licensing world.
In the first session (10 March), renowned experts in the field will set the scene by providing an introduction to the unitary patent system and unified patent court.
- What shall we all know about the UP and the UPC?
- Where are we in the process?
- What needs to be done in your company during the transition phase?
- What are the competences of the courts ? How to litigate in the UPC ? Etc.
In the second session (28 March), implications of the UPC on existing and future licensing deals will be addressed from a practical viewpoint: which typical patent license clauses needs attention? In this second session, there will be an open panel discussion.
This event is FREE to LES Members.
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LESI Americas Committee
"Differences Between and Impact of Compulsory Licenses, Voluntary Licenses, and Waivers"
Thursday, 10 March 2022
9:00am - 10:30am (CST) / 4:00pm - 5:30pm (CET)
An international panel of licensing executives from Mexico, Brazil, Chile and Canada will explain differences between compulsory licenses, voluntary licenses and waivers with respect to patent and other intellectual property rights and how these respective licenses waivers have local impact in the Americas.
Moderator: Hilton W.C. Sue (Canada)
Speakers:
- Francesca Rodríguez-Spinelli (Chile)
- Flavia Rebello (Brazil)
- Mariana Gonzalez-Vargas (Mexico)
The panel will discuss approaches and considerations with various laws and requirements in their jurisdiction and considerations for companies and respective technologies, e.g., medicines, pharmaceuticals. Read about the Panelists/Moderator here.
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LESI International and European Patent Office
High-Growth Technology Business Forum: "Growth-Financing"
Tuesday, 15 March 2022
12:00pm - 2:00pm (EDT) / 5:00pm - 7:00pm (CET)
Most technology start-ups and scale-ups need venture capital to finance their high-growth needs. Founders and investors must focus on creating value in the company, to be realised through an exit, i.e. selling the company or launching an IPO. This forum highlights the key role played by IPR (intellectual property rights) portfolios and strategy in attracting investments and increasing company value. The featured live case study will be discussed from the perspective of both founders and investors.
This event is FREE to participants.
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LES International
"Ask Me Anything" Sessions (3rd Session - Brazil)
Wednesday, 16 March 2022
8:00am - 9:30am (EDT) / 1:00pm - 2:30pm (CET)
Are you an LES Member involved in global licensing? Do you try to keep track of what’s happening in the IP and licensing world? If you answered ‘yes’ to these questions, then our new series of 90-minute webinars is just for you!
LESI in conjunction with LES China, LES France an LES Brazil is delighted to announce three “ask me anything" sessions. You will hear from speakers in each of these jurisdictions on what’s current in their patent and licensing world and also have the opportunity to ask questions and join interactive discussions with other attendees.
This event is FREE to LES Members.
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LESI Education Committee
Pop-Up Series: “Crossing Your T’s and Dotting Your I’s: Strategies for Avoiding the Pitfalls of Multijurisdictional Agreements”
Wednesday, 23 March 2022
8:00am - 9:30am (EDT) / 1:00pm - 2:30pm (CET)
As the world continues to become increasingly more connected technology it is becoming more common to see IP agreements that involve parties and assets from multiple countries. Join us as our panel discusses key clauses that require different attention depending on the jurisdiction in question and drafting strategies for agreements that involve IP assets located in multiple jurisdictions.
Panellists:
- Sherry Rollo, Hahn Loeser & Park LLP (Moderator)
- Natalie Raffoul, Brion Raffoul
- David Swain, Lewis Silkin
- Bruna Lins, Hallem Advogados
- Peter Ling, Lenz & Staehelin
This event is FREE to participants.
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SAVE THE DATES!
Thursday, 24 March 2022
LES International & European Patent Office
Tuesday, 5 April 2022
LESI Women in Licensing Alliance (WILA)
Wednesday, 20 April 2022 (TBC)
LESI Education Committee
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8-10 May 2022
Venice, Italy
Early Bird Registration ends TODAY! Click HERE to register.
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To get the most out of the Licensing Executives Society International, active participation in the activities and events of the Licensing Executives Society International is a must. And what better way to do that than to join a Committee and to participate in its events and activities.
The LESI Industry, Professional and Regional Committees are open to any LES member worldwide and the Committees are always looking for new talent to support and drive forward the objectives of the Licensing Executives Society International.
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If you have any questions about the events or joining a committee,
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