Happy April! No, fooling today – we are serious about advancing the Business of IP in Madrid at the end of this month (and also globally)! Will you join us at LESI2024 in Madrid, Spain (April 28-30)?

We will be gathering more than 500 business and licensing professionals for timely conversations and serious relationship building! Register here and check out the latest program at www.lesi2024.org.

Meanwhile, this week @ LES: on Wednesday (April 3), an LES Asia regional webinar (co-hosted by LES Philippines, LES Chinese Taipei & LES Japan) will provide an “Update on Key IP and Licensing Issues and Activities." And on Thursday (April 4), join the final session of the LESI’s UPC Litigation Strategies Track (Thought Leadership Program 2023/24) – lessons learned from US Litigation.

Also note that coming up at the end of next week (April 12), the LESI Young Members Congress (YMC) is hosting its YMC Asia-Pacific Conference in Tokyo. This is an excellent way for young professionals to quickly connect with LES in Asia and Globally (And its especially timely given that LESI2025 will return to the region - hosting our annual gathering in Singapore.)

More information on these below! Have a great week!!

• April 3 - "Update on Key IP and Licensing Issues and Activities" (LES Philippines, LES Chinese Taipei & LES Japan) ONLINE
• April 4 - Thought Leadership Program 2023/24 - Track 3: UPC Litigation Strategies (LESI) ONLINE
• April 11 - "Doing Life Sciences Deals in 2024 - Licensing, M&A, and More" (LES USA-Canada) BOSTON
• April 12 - "Asia-Pacific Conference: Forecasting the Future of the IP Industry" (LESI YMC) TOKYO
• April 16 - "Current Patent Legislation and the Small Inventor: Deja vu all over again" (LES USA-Canada) ONLINE
• April 17 - "What’s the Gen? An Overview of Global Trends in Generative AI Litigation and Practical Use Cases for IP Professionals" (LES Britain-Ireland) EDINBURGH
• April 25 - "From Problem to Profit: AI-Driven Innovation and Licensing" (LES USA-Canada) SANTA CLARA
• April 26 - "2024 World IP Day Celebration" (LES USA-Canada) ONLINE
• April 28 - "Train-The-Trainer" (LES Spain-Portugal) MADRID/ONLINE
• April 28-30 - 2024 Annual Conference (LESI) MADRID

Details on these events are posted below and on connect.lesi.org.

See the full list of upcoming events on the LESI website.

View information on previous LES events.

To get more involved in LESI, consider joining a committee.

LES Philippines, LES Chinese Taipei & LES Japan

"Update on Key IP and Licensing Issues and Activities"

Wednesday, 3 April 2024

4:30pm - 6:00pm (SGT) / 5:30pm - 7:00pm (JST)

ONLINE

The respective Presidents and representatives from LES Philippines, LES Chinese Taipei and LES Japan will give an update on key IP and licensing developments in their jurisdictions.

They will also give a description of some interesting and engaging activities that their societies have organised recently. This will be a great opportunity to find out about latest developments as well as interact with the 3 LES societies to find out how they have sought to engage their members and bring value to their membership. Perhaps some insights can be gleaned from activities that resonate with members and provide some useful suggestions for future activities. There will also be ample opportunities to ask questions at this interactive webinar.

This event is FREE to participants.

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LES International

"Thought Leadership Program 2023/24 - Track 3: UPC Litigation Strategies"

Thursday, 4 April 2024

11:00am - 12:00pm (EDT) / 5:00pm - 6:00pm (CET)

ONLINE

Session #4 Lessons Learned from US Litigation

In this fourth session in Track 3, we will look at lessons learned from US litigation as we look at implementation of the UPC and its strategic use for parties.

Moderator: Sam Wiley, LOT Network

Speakers:

• Sapna Palla, Allen & Overy
• Michael T. Renaud, Mintz
• Elizabeth Morris, Pure Storage

This event is FREE to LES members.

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LES USA-Canada

"Doing Life Sciences Deals in 2024 - Licensing, M&A, and More"

Thursday, 11 April 2024

2:00pm 7:00pm (EDT)

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

Panels include Structuring Your Life Sciences Transaction - Licensing vs. M&A vs. Asset Sale and Key Issues for Your Biopharma Licensing Deal - IP, Scientific, and More.

Learning Outcomes:

• Deal trends
• Considerations when structuring your deal
• Should you do an M&A vs. license vs. asset sale – considerations for deal
• Strategies for doing a deal with big pharma
• What does big pharma look for in a deal structure?
• Is licensing a way to an M&A deal with big pharma?
• Key non-economic issues for your biopharma licensing deal
• IP – how does big pharma diligence it, and how can a biotech satisfy a big pharma
• Scientific rigor – How does a big pharma evaluate your science?
• How do these key issues play into your license agreement?
• How do you run an efficient and productive diligence process?
• How should you time your licensing deal with your data readout?

This event is FREE to LES members.

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LESI Young Members Congress (YMC)

"Asia Pacific Conference: Forecasting the Future of the IP Industry"

Friday, 12 April 2024

10:00am - 4:00pm (JST)

TOKYO, JAPAN

Organized by LES Japan Young Members Congress

LES Japan YMC aims to gather leading minds to explore the cutting-edge applications of generative AI in the IP industry, anticipate future regulations on generative AI, and tackle the complexities of cross-border IP protection. Join for a captivating journey into forecasting the future of the IP industry!

After the conference, you are invited to an authentic Japanese experience, where you can network with local peers and enjoy a taste of local culture in a relaxed and sophisticated setting.

Embrace this unique blend of professional growth and cultural exploration in Tokyo, a city that exemplifies the harmony between the new and the old.

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LES USA-Canada

"Current Patent Legislation and the Small Inventor: Deja vu all over again"

Tuesday, 16 April 2024

12:00pm - 1:00pm (EDT)

ONLINE

Current bills before the House and Senate can dramatically effect the state of patenting in the United States. As with the American Invents Act (AIA), touted to be a panacea to all but a bane to innovation, these bills, although directed at curing problems in the patent process, are being lobbied by big tech and others to instead further curtail the rights of U.S. inventors, particularly the small or independent inventor.

The first bill is the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA), which seeks to provide better clarity over patent subject matter eligibility under Section 101 of the Patent Act

The second bill is the Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership (PREVAIL) Act to reform practices of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and promote fair treatment for inventors in these proceedings.

Join LES USA-Canada's DC Chapter for a session with Paul Morinville, Founder and Executive Director of US Inventor, Inc.

This event is FREE to LES members.

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LES Britain-Ireland

"What’s the Gen? An Overview of Global Trends in Generative AI Litigation and Practical Use Cases for IP Professionals"

Wednesday, 17 April 2024

5:30pm - 7:00pm (BST)

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND

Join LES Britain-Ireland's Scotland Committee in EDINBURGH on 17 April!

Mark Cruickshank, Managing Legal Counsel at NatWest, will talk about NatWest’s GenAI global case tracker they have compiled, pull out some key themes from the litigation and offer a few thoughts on where it might end up and what the impact will be.

Anoop Joshi, Chief Trust Officer at Trustpilot, will talk about some Practical Use Cases of GenAI that Trustpilot and share his view on the opportunities it presents for them.

This event is FREE to LES members.

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LES USA-Canada

"From Problem to Profit: AI-Driven Innovation and Licensing"

Thursday, 25 April 2024

11:00am - 2:00pm (PDT)

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA

Learn how AI is helping to accelerate innovation and commercialization by re-shaping problem-solving, invention, and licensing, impacting research, development, manufacturing, and supply chain ecosystems.

Join LES USA-Canada's Silicon Valley Chapter (LES-SVC) for an online session featuring seasoned industry experts, including representatives from Hyundai New Horizon Studio, Owl Autonomous Imaging, Iprova, Dolcera, and KPMG. Together, they will guide you through the journey from identifying problems areas (or opportunities to innovate) and novel solutions to turning them into profitable licensing opportunities. This event is perfect for professionals in the technology and intellectual property licensing field, as well as inventors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders seeking innovative solutions that generate profits.

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LES USA-Canada

"2024 World IP Day Celebration:

Building Our Common Future with Innovation and Creativity"

Friday, 26 April 2024

2:00pm - 3:30pm (EDT)

ONLINE

To build our common future and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) we need to re-think how we live, work and play. World IP Day 2024 is an opportunity to explore how intellectual property (IP) encourages and can amplify the innovative and creative solutions that are so crucial to building our common future.

Speakers:

• Kathy Vidal, Director, USPTO
• Dr. Gary Michelson, Founder and Co-Chair at Michelson Philanthropies
• Judge Pauline Newman
• Paul Redmond Michel, Former Chief Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
• Dr. Vinton Cerf, Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist, Google
• Raymond Van Dyke, Attorney, Van Dyke Intellectual Property Law

This event is FREE to participants.

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LES Spain-Portugal

"Train-The-Trainer"

Sunday, 28 April 2024

11:00am - 2:00pm (CET)

MADRID, SPAIN / ONLINE

Are you interested in teaching the LES 100, a One-Day introductory Licensing course for your Local Chapter or at LES Meetings? Now is your chance!

LES Spain-Portugal and other chapters are currently recruiting instructors. To be eligible, you will need to take the half day TTT course and attend the LES 100 course. The Train-the-Trainer (TTT) is a course developed by Licensing Executives Society International (LESI), that will provide you with the necessary information to organize and teach a LES 100 Course in your society.

View full details here.

Instructors:

• Danie Dohmen (LES South Africa) - Partner at Adams & Adams
• Maria José Huertas (LES Spain & Portugal) - Director and Co-Founder at The Lighthouse Team

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LES International

"2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE"

Sunday-Tuesday, 28-30 April 2024

MADRID, SPAIN

We invite you to join us for our global Annual Conference, LESI2024 in Madrid, Spain, April 28-30, 2024!

Not only are our members global, but they come from a wide range of industries and professional experiences all with a common connection point – driving the business of technology forward through collaboration and tech transfer. LESI2024 is the place to gather unique information about technology development and build critical relationships to help you serve your clients and navigate your own business opportunities. Read the Top Reasons to Attend LESI2024.

The program includes engaging keynote speakers, timely, industry-led plenary panels, topical thought leadership sessions, fireside chats, workshops and roundtables. Topics include SEPs, Artificial Intelligence, Unified Patent Court (UPC) litigation, EU Data Act requirements, green tech, wearables food, and many flavors of Intellectual Property Management across a broad variety of fields and countries. Check out the program.

You will leave this meeting with tools and relationship that will help you navigate the future. Join us in Madrid!