Hello again, LES friends. The end of May is approaching however, there are still a number of events and webinars to attend first! LES USA-Canada are hosting two in-person events: Best Practices in Potomac and IP Strategies for Protecting AI Innovations in Toronto. LES Britain-Ireland are also hosting an in-person event in Edinburgh focusing on B Corp.

If you're unable to attend these in-person events - why not check out our online meetings instead? LES France will be holding their Annual Conference of the Public/Private Committee as a hybrid event. And, last but not least, the LESI YMC Pan-European webinar will be discussing Trade Secrets and is open to all!

More information on these events below along with the upcoming June events:

• May 23 - "Ethics Issues for IP and Other Attorneys-Best Practices for Avoiding Common Mistakes" (LES USA-Canada) POTOMAC
• May 24 - "Annual Conference of the Public/Private Committee" (LES France) ONLINE/PARIS
• May 28 - "Trade Secrets: A European Perspective" (LESI YMC) ONLINE
• May 28 - "B Corp: Using Certification to Integrate Sustainability and ESG into a Business" (LES Britain-Ireland) EDINBURGH
• May 28 - "Practical IP Strategies for Protecting AI Innovations" (LES USA-Canada) TORONTO
• May 30 - "UPC One Year Later: A First Overview" (LES Italy, LES Germany & LES France) MILAN/ONLINE
• June 5 - "Annual Conference: The Journey to Commercialisation" (LES Britain-Ireland) LONDON
• June 6 - "LES100 Training Course" (LES Britain-Ireland) LONDON
• June 12 - "Exploring Trends in SEPs Licensing and Their Implications: Perspectives from Recent SEP Decisions in Chinese Courts and New SEP Regulations in the EU" (LES China) ONLINE
• June 12 - "Deal Making and Structuring Early-Stage Technology and Life Science Deals" (LES USA-Canada) HOBOKEN
• June 13 - "Life Sciences IP Event 2024" (LES France) ONLINE/PARIS

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 USA-Canada

"Ethics Issues for IP and Other Attorneys -

Best Practices for Avoiding Common Mistakes"

Thursday, 23 May 2024

7:30am - 9:00am (EDT)

POTOMAC, MARYLAND



Attorneys are facing scrutiny by government regulators over whether their law practices comply with the rules of professional conduct. Lawyer and their employers who run afoul of their jurisdiction’s ethics rules may find themselves facing daunting collateral consequents, including responding to ethics grievances, malpractice complaints, and disqualification orders.

This session will address common ethical issues faced by attorneys and best practices for creating a practice environment that promotes compliance with ethical obligations, including conflicts of interest, ineffective communications, and complying with the duty of candor before a tribunal.

This event is FREE to participants.

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LES France

"Annual Conference of the Public/Private Committee"

Friday, 24 May 2024

3:00pm - 6:00pm (CET)

ONLINE / PARIS, FRANCE



LES France is pleased to invite you to the annual seminar organised by their Public-Private Committee, to be held in person and by video-conference, on the topic: PUBLIC-PRIVATE RELATIONS AT THE HEART OF INNOVATION

To tackle this fascinating topic, LES France will be bringing together a panel of speakers representing the continuum of innovation players: academics, venture-builders, start-ups and incubators, who will be explaining their perspectives on the importance, organisation and impact of the relationship between public and private players in the innovation development process, from the lab to the marketplace.

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LESI Young Members Congress (YMC)

Pan-European Webinar Series "Trade Secrets: A European Perspective"

Tuesday, 28 May 2024

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

ONLINE



AGENDA:

• Introduction by LESI YMC Chair
• EU Overview
• National Specifics (trade secret protection and enforcement)
• Implementation
• Q&A

SPEAKERS:

• Marko Brumnik (Austria)
• Jan Vanbeckevoort (Benelux)
• Nicolas Le Pays du Teilleul (France)
• Tobias Baus (Germany)
• Emanuela Bianco (Italy)
• Cristina Espín Martí & Joana Maria Andion (Spain & Portugal)

View the flyer here.

This event is FREE to participants.

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LES Britain-Ireland

"B Corp: Using Certification to Integrate Sustainability and ESG into a Business"

Tuesday, 28 May 2024

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

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND



A discussion with Scottish B Corp Beauty Kitchen and B Leader Mehalah Beckett.

Jo-Anne Chidley and Mehalah Beckett will discuss the following:

• Third party certification
• B Corp
• Standards and process
• Sector specific considerations
• Collective action and IP

This event is FREE to LES members.

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LES USA-Canada

"Practical IP Strategies for Protecting AI Innovations"

Tuesday, 28 May 2024

5:00pm - 7:00pm (EDT)

TORONTO, CANADA



Join Marc Lampert from Bhole IP Law and Yolande Dufresne from Torys LLP for a discussion on patent, copyright and trade secret protection for technologies leveraging artificial intelligence. We will discuss the inherent challenges and open legal questions relating to IP in AI in Canada, including human inventorship and authorship, automation of inventive steps, and acceleration of changes in the state of the art.

This event is FREE to participants.

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LES Italy, LES Germany & LES France

"UPC One Year Later: A First Overview"

Tuesday, 28 May 2024

2:00pm - 6:00pm (CET)

ONLINE / MILAN, ITALY



This is momentous occasion to celebrate the 1st anniversary of the UPC and the opening of the new Section of the Central Division in Milan.

Join LES Italy, LES Germany and LES France on the eve of this landmark event as they delve into the latest developments, challenges, and innovations shaping the future of patent law in Europe.

View the flyer here.

This event is FREE to participants.

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LES Britain-Ireland

"Annual Conference: The Journey to Commercialisation"

Wednesday, 5 June 2024

9:00am - 5:30pm (BST)

LONDON, ENGLAND



Whatever the size of your organisation, bringing new products to the market or entering new markets can be challenging. Obstacles range from protecting your own intellectual property and navigating around that of others, to finding the right collaboration partner and getting finances in place. 

At the 2024 Annual Conference, LES B&I will bring those with an interest in licensing and intellectual property together to share experiences and thoughts on how to face the challenges and make the journey to commercialisation run smoothly.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:

Sonja London - LESI President, General Counsel & Licensing Executive at TactoTek

Gordon Donald - Former Managing Director at Geofabrics Ltd

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LES Britain-Ireland

"LES100 Training Course"

Thursday, 6 June 2024

10:00am - 5:00pm (BST)

LONDON, ENGLAND

This is the introductory course in the Licensing Executives Society’s Intellectual Asset Management Series and it is designed for those who are relatively new to licensing.

The course will provide an overview of intellectual property and licensing, divided into five modules, with examples, exercises, and interaction between instructors and fellow students including a mock licensing negotiation.

It is aimed at:

• SMEs who require an introduction to licensing Intellectual Property (IP),
• Those who are new to or considering a career in licensing and technology transfer,
• Lawyers and Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys looking for greater familiarity with the business of IP licensing,
• Entrepreneurs who need to understand the value of their IP,
• Technologists who want to understand how to identify and monetise IP,
• Those working in university technology transfer, and
• Students interested in learning the basics of IP and how to commercialise IP through licensing.

Discounted individual and group booking rates available upon request to les@northernnetworking.co.uk

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LES China

"Exploring Trends in SEPs Licensing and Their Implications: Perspectives from Recent SEP Decisions in Chinese Courts and New SEP Regulations in the EU"

Wednesday, 12 June 2024

10:00am - 11:30am (CET) / 4:00pm - 5:30pm (CST)

ONLINE



Hosted by LES China in collaboration with LESI Patent and Technology Licensing Committee and LESI Dispute Resolution Committee.

This webinar will delve into recent SEP cases in Chinese courts, including notable instances such as the Chongqing trial court decision in Oppo v. Nokia and the Supreme People’s Court decision in Oppo v. ACT, which have established SEPs rates. Additionally, the webinar will outline the proposal on SEPs passed by the European Parliament, which governs SEP licensing. The panel will engage in discussions to explore the significance of these cases and proposals, analyzing their impact on enterprise practices.

This event is FREE to participants.

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LES USA-Canada

"Deal Making and Structuring Early-Stage Technology and Life Science Deals"

Wednesday, 12 June 2024

5:30pm - 7:30pm (EDT)

HOBOKEN, NEW JERSEY



Panel discussion hosted by the LES USA-Canada New York/New Jersey Chapter on the challenges and opportunities associated with technology transfer and licensing from universities to corporates and between emerging companies and more established companies.

Topics covered by panelists following a networking reception will include:

• What’s critical to get right in early-stage Licensing / technology transfer deals or acquisitions.
• What should University, corporate and early stage licensing professional know when doing the deal and various structures to ensure success and bridge valuation gaps.
• Challenges for the licensee or acquirer post the transaction as they pursue commercialization.
• What Late-Stage Companies that inherit these early-stage deals should be aware of
• How High tech/device early stage deals differ from Life science deals.
• Panelists will draw from real-life experience and provide examples based on executed deals such as:

-- University licensing of a health tech product

-- In and out licensing of pharmaceutical drugs

--In and out licensing of drug delivery technology

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LES France

"Life Sciences IP Event 2024"

Thursday, 13 June 2024

1:30pm - 6:30pm (CET)

ONLINE / PARIS, FRANCE



Join LES France at the LIFE SCIENCES IP EVENT 2024, where experts convene to discuss cutting-edge topics shaping the industry's intellectual property landscape. From plant patenting in Europe to the impact of AI on IP strategies, delve into the latest developments and insights driving innovation and protection. 

Mark your calendars and be part of the conversation shaping the future of life sciences IP.

This event will be held in English and French.