1. Executive Director Update
Chris Katopis
RIO 2013
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2. Advancing the Business of Intellectual Property Globally
The Challenge Ahead
Value Proposition
Defining the VP
Enhancing the VP
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3. Advancing the Business of Intellectual Property Globally
The Challenge Ahead
Value Proposition
Membership
Resources
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4. Source: LESI 2011 annual report
The Challenge Ahead
Source: LESI 2011 annual report
Today
9731
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5. Source: LESI 2011 annual report
The Challenge Ahead
LESI Membership
Jan 2013 was
Currently, it is ~ 9731.
Source: LESI 2011 annual report
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6. Society Membership

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

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

9. 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
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10. 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
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11. Advancing the Business of Intellectual Property Globally
LESI Media/Branding
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12. 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
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13. 2013 Goals Association Management Branding
Outreach and Strategic Partnering
Budgeting
Content
Knowledge Management
Membership and Recruitment
Policy Development
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14. 2013 Goals Association Management Branding
Outreach and Strategic Partnering
Budgeting
Content
Knowledge Management
Membership and Recruitment
Policy Development
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15. 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
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16. 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
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17. 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
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18. 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
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19. 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
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20. 2013 Key Goals/Objectives Outreach, Education Mentoring, Membership
Corporate Committee
Knowledge Management
Enhance the LESI Value Proposition
In every way.
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21. Thank you, Obrigado, Merci, Gracias, ….
Skype: Chris_Katopis
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