Executive Director Update Chris Katopis RIO 2013 Advancing the Business of Intellectual Property Globally

Advancing the Business of Intellectual Property Globally The Challenge Ahead Value Proposition Defining the VP Enhancing the VP Advancing the Business of Intellectual Property Globally

Advancing the Business of Intellectual Property Globally The Challenge Ahead Value Proposition Membership Resources Advancing the Business of Intellectual Property Globally

Source: LESI 2011 annual report The Challenge Ahead Source: LESI 2011 annual report Today 9731 Advancing the Business of Intellectual Property Globally

Source: LESI 2011 annual report The Challenge Ahead LESI Membership Jan 2013 was 10149. Currently, it is ~ 9731. Source: LESI 2011 annual report Advancing the Business of Intellectual Property Globally

Society Membership

LES Membership Jan 2013 was 10149. Currently, it is ~ 9731.

Advancing the Business of Intellectual Property Globally The Challenge Ahead Value Proposition Membership Resources Advancing the Business of Intellectual Property Globally

Advancing the Business of Intellectual Property Globally What is at the Core? Knowledge Mgmt/ IT Programming/ Content/ Events Membership Value Proposition Membership/ Networking Knowledge Content = Events, Publications Advancing the Business of Intellectual Property Globally

LESI Value Proposition Membership, Volunteers High Performing IP Professional Leadership Truly Global Scope Great Tradition and Brand Respected Events Initiatives, such as the GTIF Great Content Les Nouvelles Webinars, Educational materials Advancing the Business of Intellectual Property Globally

Advancing the Business of Intellectual Property Globally LESI Media/Branding Advancing the Business of Intellectual Property Globally

Midyear Goals and Accomplishments Administration Responsible Budget New Accounting/Finance AMC New Office AMC Events GTIF (made a profit) Outreach to New Organizations New Member Services/Offerings e.g.,Hosting Society Websites Branding/Media/Tweeting Advancing the Business of Intellectual Property Globally

2013 Goals Association Management Branding Outreach and Strategic Partnering Budgeting Content Knowledge Management Membership and Recruitment Policy Development Advancing the Business of Intellectual Property Globally

2013 Goals Association Management Branding Outreach and Strategic Partnering Budgeting Content Knowledge Management Membership and Recruitment Policy Development Advancing the Business of Intellectual Property Globally

Advancing the Business of Intellectual Property Globally What is Next Enhanced general Administration with new AMCs Custom Committee Pages New Benefits Events, such as GTIF Improved Processes, such as the Knowledge Management Initiative Outreach New Society Services, e.g., website hosting Advancing the Business of Intellectual Property Globally

Advancing the Business of Intellectual Property Globally GTIF 2013 Was Success General Administation Events Outreach Profitable Conference Strengthened Relationships with WIPO, WTO, NGOs, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Great Media response Advancing the Business of Intellectual Property Globally

Advancing the Business of Intellectual Property Globally les Nouvelles Working with Editor Larry Plonsker and the Committee to make the publication less expensive Tripling West Royalties Looking to increase ad revenues Cutting production/shipping costs Advancing the Business of Intellectual Property Globally

Enhance Service Offering YMC page as a case study. Working with the LESI Admin office, we were able to customize the page. Change the look and feel Add features, e.g., a blog Advancing the Business of Intellectual Property Globally

Advancing the Business of Intellectual Property Globally New Member Service Exemplary Society Website New Society Benefit LESI Administrative Office has developed the ability to help create, design, and host society pages Great flexibility in aesthetics and features Several societies currently do not have pages Advancing the Business of Intellectual Property Globally

2013 Key Goals/Objectives Outreach, Education Mentoring, Membership Corporate Committee Knowledge Management Enhance the LESI Value Proposition In every way. Advancing the Business of Intellectual Property Globally

Thank you, Obrigado, Merci, Gracias, …. Ckatopis@lesi.org Skype: Chris_Katopis Advancing the Business of Intellectual Property Globally