Going Forward – A Stronger LES Family LESI Society Year 2013/2014 Yvonne Chua President-elect September 2013

Society Visits LES - “learning and enjoying society” LES Switzerland Davos Pan European Conference at the World Economic Forum Theme - “Spirit of Licensing”

Society Visits LES Japan Annual Meeting in July 2013 at Shimane Record high registration Theme – “ Recognition of Diversities, For Fruitful Collaboration”

Society Visits LES Philippines 30th Anniversary celebration and Introduction of new Board – July 2013 Presenting LESI NPC coins to past presidents Impressive video broadcasting

Society Visits LES China Hong Kong Members-only Luncheon Talk on 30 July 2013 Presentation on “China’s Explosive IP Growth”

Society Visits In Philadelphia LES US/Canada LES Argentina LES Brazil LES Poland LES Singapore October meetings and visits LES Korea LES Chinese Taipei AP regional Meeting in China – LES China – LES Malaysia

GTIF 2014 19-21 January 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland Theme - “A Practical Approach to Technology Transfer – Corporate, Research and NGO Collaboration for Double-Bottom-Line Results”. Speakers include: Chief Judge Randall Rader Dick Wilder , Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Thad Burns (GE) Brazil National Development Bank representative Joanne Hon (CPA Global) Mark Wilson Participation of China Patent Attorney Association led by Mr. Ma Hao

Joining Hands -攜手 Project leader – Francois Painchaud To engage in collaborations of all kinds, sharing of success stories and best practices Discussions at NPC meeting on 25 September 2013 Specific webpage created in LESI website joininghands@lesi.org

Events of LES around the globe Leader – Mark Horsburgh New column in LESI website Demonstrating the vigor of LES activities around the world “After event” report at LES Global News

Membership Drive Leader- John Walker Addressing the questions : “ Why should I be an LES member”; and “ What is the value of LESI to member societies” Useful practices adopted by different LES societies Discussions at NPC meeting on 25 September 2013

Committee Conference Call Platform Quarterly conference call platform for all LESI Committees Connecting Committee Chairs, vice-chairs and LESI board liaisons together Details by Chris Katopis on set-up

Establishment of new LES society in Thailand Leaders - Patricia Bunye, Heinz Goddar and LES Japan Informal meetings with prospective founding members from academia, industry and local IP practitioners held by the Thailand Organizing Committee “ IP Move” Visits by Heinz in August and Patricia in October

My invitation to All Participate in the plans and activities for the society year 2013-14 Joining Hands to build a stronger LES Family and Closer

THANK YOU