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Invest in your professional development with our education courses on offer in San Diego this October! Whether you are preparing for the CLP Exam or expanding your expertise through the LES Academy, these courses are tailored to help you build confidence, strengthen your skills, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

Learn from experienced practitioners and gain valuable insights that support career growth and professional success.

OCTOBER 16-18, 2026

Take your career to the next level with LES Academy! Join interactive and cutting-edge education sessions taught by expert faculty from industry, academia, legal, and valuation firms.

Choose between Business Development (Track I) for early-career professionals with less than 3 years of experience in IP, licensing, or valuation, or Dealmaking (Track II) for more experienced professionals with 3+ years of experience looking to strengthen their deal execution and negotiation skills:

Business Development (Track I)

Ideal for those new to licensing and IP commercialization. Gain a foundation in intellectual property, the licensing process, valuation, negotiation, and portfolio management, while exploring career development opportunities and expanding your professional network.

Dealmaking (Track II)

Designed for experienced licensing professionals seeking to enhance their dealmaking expertise. Focus on due diligence, valuation, negotiation, and strategies for closing successful deals through practical, hands-on learning, while connecting with peers from the community.

FEEDBACK FROM 2025

Business Development (Track I)

"Instructors complemented each other very well and had great stories that helped explain the importance of each topic...their real-life stories helped explain the importance of the nuanced aspects of the licensing process. ”

Dealmaking (Track II)

“After passing the CLP exam, LES Academy Track II was the right next step. Overall, this is a great course to take wherever you are in your licensing career.”

FACULTY

OCTOBER 21, 2026 || 8AM - 6PM

The CLP credential in IP licensing and commercialization is a valuable career asset. This course will provide you with a high-level overview of the major performance domains and content that you may see in your CLP exam so that you feel more prepared to take the certification exam. Applicants are strongly encouraged to fully prepare for taking the exam.

You will review the following topics:

Principles and concepts from each of the five established CLP exam modules
Interactive sample questions from the CLP Sample Exam

Disclaimer: This course is not intended or meant to replace exam study and professional experience.

FACULTY

Leverage the power of our network across multiple industries and sectors and connect with global members to increase brand awareness, promote thought leadership, reach key prospects, showcase new products and services, and stand out among your competitors. LES offers a wide array of sponsorship opportunities to show your support and leverage your LES involvement into deal-making opportunities.

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Thank you to our current sponsors:

If you have any questions, please contact the LES Annual Meeting Office

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