Unsere LESI Veranstaltungen
June 13, 2025
Virtual
10:00am – 11:00am EDT
Join LESI for the next Nouvelles LIVE! online event to hear the “making-of” stories from the authors of articles in the June 2025 edition.
June 17, 2025
Online
4:00pm – 5:00pm CET
The LESI SEPs & FRAND Committee will gather together LES members from industry and academia, experts and practitioners, to discuss the topical SEP issues, share knowledge and learn and coordinate SEP related activities in LES globally.
By registering to the kick-off call you will register yourself as member of the committee. You will need to be a LES member. If you are not able to make it to the kick-off but would like to join the committee, please email nne@lesi.org.
June 18, 2025
Webinar, Virtual
12:00pm – 1:00pm EDT
In this webinar, Pete Canalichio will discuss why it is critically important to choose to lead and how to succeed in the connective economy – with content from Chapter 2 of the book, Expand, Grow, Thrive.
June 24, 2025
Webinar, Virtual
11:00am – 12:30pm EDT
Many mergers & acquisitions (M&A) deals are driven by IP in high-tech and heavy R&D industries (assets such as patents and developed technology) as well as in consumer goods and entertainment (assets such as brands and copyrights). While there is no dispute about the importance of IP in M&A, when it comes to the valuation and pricing of the deal, it is not always easy or even possible to pinpoint exactly how intangible assets impact M&A deal pricing. Traditional business valuation methods often overlook or undervalue these intangible assets, leading to discrepancies between the perceived value by sellers and buyers. This “intangible valuation gap” can create challenges in reaching an agreeable deal price.
This LES USA-Canada webinar, led by IP valuation expert and Board member, Efrat Kasznik, will explore practical approaches to closing the intangible valuation gap in M&A deals across industries. Efrat will present four unique strategies for integrating IP assets in M&A deal pricing without disrupting deal workflows, while addressing the needs of both sellers and buyers.
The webinar will also include a guest speaker sharing their insights from an actual M&A deal where IP has been leveraged to enhance deal pricing.
June 26, 2025
Seminar, Antwerp, Belgium
8:30am – 5:00pm CET
From standard-essential patents to open licensing and global standardisation, this full-day event brings together thought leaders and practitioners to explore key challenges, share strategies, and discuss best practices.
The day will include:
🔹 Expert insights
🔹 Panel discussions
🔹 AGM session, as member of LES BENELUX participate in the AGM
🔹 Networking opportunities over coffee, lunch, and drinks
And the special participation of keynote Jean-Christophe Troussel, President of LES International who will deliver a closing session that you do not want to miss.
Whether you’re a licensor, licensee, legal expert, or innovator, this is your chance to connect and engage with the IP and licensing community.
View the preliminary program here.
June 27, 2025
Washington, DC, USA
9:00am – 5:00pm EDT
The LESI Young Members Congress (YMC) are thrilled to invite you to Washington, D.C.—a city where policy is shaped, leadership is tested, and innovation is constantly redefined. This year’s program reflects the dynamic intersection of intellectual property, governance, and technology that defines today’s licensing landscape.
From exploring responsible board participation and understanding IP policy debates unfolding just steps away from our venue, to tackling the complexities of AI, data licensing, and valuation, our sessions are designed to spark meaningful dialogue and provide actionable insights for emerging leaders.
Whether you’re looking to strengthen your leadership toolkit, deepen your understanding of legislative developments like PREVAIL, PERA, and RESTORE, or navigate the future of AI in licensing agreements, you’ll find valuable perspectives and real-world expertise throughout the day.
View the preliminary program here.
June 30, 2025
Webinar, Virtual
1:00pm – 2:00pm BST
Join LES B&I for an introductory training session, aimed at those new to licensing and intellectual property, focused on developing skills for conducting due diligence on licensing agreements. This session will provide you with the essential tools and insights needed to effectively evaluate and manage licensing deals, and may even improve your negotiation techniques.
We will cover issues relating to:
- contracting parties and ownership of underlying IP;
- deal structures and changes of control;
- sufficiency of grant, and extent of rights;
- subcontracting and sublicensing rights;
- responsibilities for enforcement actions and consent provisions; and
- performance standards, termination triggers and consequences.
Enhance your expertise and ensure the success of your licensing transactions by building your confidence through effective due diligence.
This session is part of 3 ‚Lunch & Learn‘ webinars. Details on the other sessions can be found below:
Introduction to Intellectual Property Due Diligence (2 June)
What Does Licensing „Exclusivity“ Mean? (21 July)
Join 1 or join all 3!
July 3, 2025
Webinar, Virtual
4:00pm – 6:00pm SAST
This discussion (hosted by LES South Africa’s Copyright Committee) will be about the first ever compulsory copyright licence being granted by the Copyright Tribunal in a commercial dispute in South Africa.
The Applicants in the matter were Allcopy Publishers (Pty) Ltd (“Allcopy”) and two of the authors of the relevant publications. The Respondent was the remaining author (Mr Phillips) who was refusing to grant an extension of the licence.
The judgment in the was handed down by Moshoana J early in March 2025. The compulsory licence was granted in respect of a range of Grade 8 and 9 High School mathematics textbooks to the Applicants.
By way of brief background, the South African Copyright Act makes provision for the granting of compulsory licences in certain circumstances. More specifically, one can approach the Copyright Tribunal for an order compelling the provision of a licence where it is being unreasonably withheld. In this instance, there were 4 authors who contributed to the relevant works and 3 of them wanted to remain in a licensing arrangement with Allcopy, whereas the remaining author was withholding his consent for a further licence. Mr Phillips instituted proceedings for copyright infringement relief and that particular application was then stayed pending the outcome before the Copyright Tribunal, who found in the Applicant’s favour. The Respondent has subsequently sought leave to appeal both the stay and the compulsory licence applications.
July 7, 2025
Conference, London, UK
9:00am – 5:00pm BST
LES B&I are pleased to invite you to their 2025 Annual Conference in London on Tuesday, 8 July with the theme of “IP and Trade in an Age of Uncertainty: Licensing as a Solution”. From the raising of tariffs to the rapid advances in AI the global trading environment is in a state of flux. The conference will have a range of sessions discussing this changing environment and the role licensing can play in helping businesses navigate a path forward.
SESSION TOPICS:
– Licensing in an Age of Uncertainty
– EU Pharma Strategy & Impact on Licensing
– MedTech and Wellness: technology commercialisation and IP licensing
– Adapting Contracts for AI and Machine Learning: Navigating Risk, Regulation, and Intellectual Property
– Leveraging Knowledge to Bridge the Gap: Academic Expertise to Entrepreneurial Success
– AI start-ups and IP
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The Annual Conference will be preceded by the LES100 Training Course on Monday, 7 July. Intended as an introduction to IP, licensing and valuation the highlight of the course is an interactive licensing negotiation.
It is specifically aimed at:
– SMEs who require an introduction to licensing Intellectual Property (IP),
– Those who are new to or considering a career in licensing and technology transfer,
– Lawyers and Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys looking for greater familiarity with the business of IP licensing,
– Entrepreneurs who need to understand the value of their IP,
– Technologists who want to understand how to identify and monetise IP,
– Those working in university technology transfer, and
– Students interested in learning the basics of IP and how to commercialise IP through licensing.
July 21, 2025
Webinar, Virtual
1:00pm – 2:00pm BST
Explore the critical aspects of “exclusivity” in licensing agreements with our focused training session designed for licensing professionals. This session will delve into the nuances of exclusive, non-exclusive, and sole licences – looking particularly at what „exclusivity“ means, how it works for licensing parties, and how you can manage „exclusivity“ within your licensing portfolio in order to best support your commercial goals.
Key Highlights:
- Types of Exclusivity: Understand the differences between exclusive, non-exclusive, and sole licenses and their implications under English law.
- Strategic Considerations: Learn how to strategically negotiate exclusivity terms, in particular, in the context of specific IP rights.
- Risk and Reward: Assess the potential risks and benefits associated with different exclusivity arrangements and how to best manage these for your business.
Join us to enhance your expertise in crafting and managing licensing agreements with a focus on exclusivity, ensuring optimal outcomes for your organisation.
This session is part of 3 ‚Lunch & Learn‘ webinars. Details on the other sessions can be found below:
Introduction to Intellectual Property Due Diligence (2 June)
Introduction to Licensing Due Diligence (30 June)
Join 1 or join all 3!
July 30, 2025
Seminar, San Diego, CA, USA
5:00pm – 7:00pm PDT
A panel (hosted by the LES USA-Canada San Diego Chapter) will present a summary of the findings and value of the 2024 Life Sciences Global Royalty Rate surveys for San Diego Chapter attendees. The 2024 Life Science survey follows a decade of prior surveys, revealing trends in dealmaking, including valuation by technology type and stage of development, detailed consideration of royalty components, milestones, sources, and more. The LES Global Royalty Rate surveys provide exceptional detail not found in other resources.
Special points of interest in Life Science include:
- Assessment of Oncology, Ophthalmology, Respiratory, Blood & Clotting, and Immunological therapies.
- Tiered vs. Flat royalty variations
- Biotechnology tool deal rates
- Comparisons of pre- and post-proof-of-concept valuations