Commercializing Technology through the Power of IP Licensing

I wanted to let you and your students know about an exceptional intellectual property-related educational opportunity.    Below is the description for the "PDS 100: Commercializing Technology through the Power of IP Licensing" course that is being hosted by OTL on April 26th.   For a special rate, students will receive course instruction, hands-on negotiation experience, both breakfast and lunch, a networking reception, and a ONE- YEAR STUDENT MEMBERSHIP TO LES for only $35.

 

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Linda

 

 

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Around the World with LES

 

April 26th at Participating Chapters

 

LES (USA & Canada) is pleased to announce Around the World with LES, a series of coordinated events on April 26th, held in conjunction with World Intellectual Property Organization's (WIPO) World IP Day. Participating local chapters will host educational and social functions with the objective of bringing together members of the IP, licensing and business development community to celebrate the advancement of IP commerce. More Info.

 

 

LES Silicon Valley Chapter

 

PDS 100: Commercializing Technology through the Power of IP Licensing

 

A dynamic one-day professional development course

 

(Approved for 7 hours of general CA CLE credit)

DATE & TIME
Monday, April 26, 2010
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

LOCATION
Stanford University
Oak West Lounge, 2nd floor of Tresidder Memorial Union Stanford, CA
Map

HOST & SPONSOR

REGISTRATION FEE
(includes breakfast, lunch & networking reception):
LES Members and Non-Members: $195
University/Government: $125
LES Student Member: $25
Non-Member Student: $35*

*The fee includes one year LES (USA & Canada) student membership.

DESCRIPTION
There is more emphasis now than ever before on commercialization, company formation and job creation from the billions of dollars invested annually in research and development at America's universities, government laboratories and small businesses. Whether you are an entrepreneur in the making, a principal investigator or student (at any level) who wants a better grasp of the basics, or an aspiring technology transfer professional, this course will give you the tools you need to understand and participate effectively in the process of protecting IP and facilitating its commercialization. Join us for this interactive one-day course for:

• IP Basics: patents, trademarks, know-how, trade secrets and more
• Smart strategies for creating, organizing, managing and securing IP assets
• Bringing IP to market - Commercialization
• Royalties and ideas for maximizing IP value and making money!
• Interesting case studies and an interactive deal negotiation by participants Click here for more information and online registration

PDS 100 COURSE CONTACT
Linda Chao
LES Silicon Valley Chapter Education Chair
les-svcpds100@otlmail.stanford.edu

 

 

 

Space is limited so register early!! Registration deadline is Friday,

April 16, 2010.  No on-site registrations.

 

 

Join LES Now

 

In honor of its 45th Anniversary, LES is offering new members who join before March 31st a $45 discount on their 2010 dues, a $25 gift card and complimentary attendance at a local LES chapter event - all as an added bonus to the valuable resources and networking you'll get from your new involvement in LES!

JOIN NOW by applying online at lesusacanada.org/join and use the promo code 45MATW.

 

 

About LES

 

Since 1965, LES (USA & Canada) has been the leading association for professionals engaged in the transfer, use, development, commercialization and marketing of intellectual property.

LES (USA & Canada) is a member society of the Licensing Executives Society International, Inc. (LESI), with a worldwide membership of nearly 11,000 members in 32 national societies, representing over 90 countries.

Click here to view our membership brochure.

 

 

 

 

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