Hello, LES Global Community. A picture below from our LESI 2022 Winter Planning Meeting last week – successfully hybrid with a number of folks joining our discussions virtually. LESI President-Elect Ichiro Nakatomi (Member of LES Japan) and Current LESI President John Paul (Member of LES USA-Canada) led the substantive discussions and the toasts! Next stop: Venice, May 8-10, 2022 for LESI2022! Look out for announcements on speakers and sessions we are adding to the program later this week!
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Meanwhile, don’t miss the below LES events – happening globally! – starting on Friday from LES Singapore (Copyright Amendments) and continuing next week with our 2nd "Ask Me Anything" Session on Tuesday (a ProBono workshop hosted by LESI & LES France), plus a professional development session on "Imposter Syndrome” (jointly sponsored by LESI’s WILA & YMC Committees).
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February 18 - "Amendments to Singapore Copyright Law" (LES Singapore & Library Association of Singapore)
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February 22 - "Ask Me Anything" 2nd Session: France (LESI & LES France)
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February 24 - "Imposter Syndrome – is it getting in the way?" (LESI WILA & YMC Committees)
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March 8 - "Recent Trends on IP Case Law" (LES Italy)
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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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LES Singapore & Library Association of Singapore
"Amendments to Singapore Copyright Law"
Friday, 18 February 2022
8:00am - 9:00am (CET) / 3:00pm - 4:00pm (SGT)
To further our understanding of Singapore’s new Copyright Act 2021, LES Singapore is holding a webinar in collaboration with the Library Association of Singapore (LAS).
The speaker is Mr George Hwang, the current chairman of the Copyright Committee of Licensing Executive Society International.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from an industry expert on the 18th of February 2022 from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM SGT.
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LESI International
"Ask Me Anything" Sessions (2nd Session - France)
Tuesday, 22 February 2022
8:00am - 9:30am (EST) / 2:00pm - 3:30pm (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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LES Women in Licensing Alliance (WILA) & LESI Young Members Congress (YMC)
"Imposter Syndrome – is it getting in the way?"
Thursday, 24 February 2022
9:00am - 10:00am (EST) / 3:00pm - 4:00pm (CET)
LESI WILA’s 3rd Webinar in the 2021‐2022 Speakers Series (co‐hosted by LESI YMC) workshop will share tips and techniques on how to beat Imposter Syndrome by combining interaction, developing self‐awareness and specific actionable steps along with understanding what this phenomenon is.
Guest Speaker: Caroline Donaldson, Kynesis Coaching
Caroline has extensive experience of working with senior teams and bringing out talent at all levels within an organisation. She has a keen interest in the behavioural aspects of executive and board development, which is supported by over 30 years’ experience as an executive coach. (linkedin.com/in/carolinemdonaldson)
This event is FREE to participants.
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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 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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LESI 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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SAVE THE DATES!
Wednesday, 23 March 2022
LESI Education Committee
Pop-Up Series: "International IP Agreements in a Cross-Border Context"
Thursday, 24 March 2022
LES International & European Patent Office
Tuesday, 5 April 2022
LESI Women in Licensing Alliance (WILA)
Wednesday, 13 April 2022
LESI Education Committee
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8-10 May 2022
Venice, Italy
Early Bird Registration ends on 28 February! 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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