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

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

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

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

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

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

14. THANK YOU