LES Education—2019 & 2020 Course Offerings For CLE Credit

By Mark Keagle, Director of Education, LES (U.S.A. and Canada) e-mail: mkeagle@les.org, education@les.org

As summer is winding down LES is ramping up into high gear. We have many exciting classes being offered this fall, many for CLE credit:

1. If you are new to the world of Intellectual Property and Intellectual Capital Management the LES IP Business & Licensing Basics Course is the perfect place to start. This One-Day course is designed to give attendees the practical knowledge and experience needed through interactive exercises and a case study culminating in a mock negotiation. This course is being offered in both Des Moines and Houston in September, and in Phoenix in October.

For those who have been in the field for some time but are looking to hone their skills, LES is offering several courses to meet your needs.

2. In October, LES is offering our two-day Negotiation Skills Course. This course is geared for anyone who is involved in the negotiation process, and not just attorneys drafting contracts. You will go in-depth into the strategies and philosophies behind successful negotiations that include a comprehensive six hour case study and mock negotiation.

3. For those whose primary focus is not negotiations of licenses, the LES two-day Business Development for Life Sciences Course is another great option. Learn from our subject matter experts as you engage in meaningful discussions on current legal issues, the relationship between universities and the business community, and well as the ethical standards and considerations involved.

4. Also in October is the LES one-day IP Valuation Course. Attendees will learn three primary IP valuation approaches, how and when they may be applied to IP valuations in different contexts. Other skills include: how to identify key steps and considerations in implementing a cost, market and income approach valuation; know how to assess risk and incorporate risk adjustments into an IP valuation; using an IP valuation to develop negotiating strategies and deal terms; and how deal terms can be used to manage risk.

5. The CLP Exam Review is the right choice for anyone who is an experienced IP professional who is looking to demonstrate that knowledge and expertise by sitting for the CLP Exam. This intense one-day course covers the modules tested in the CLP Exam as well as addressing may of the major concerns and sticking points. With over 90% of course attendees passing the CLP Exam, this course is just what you need as you are preparing for the exam. We are offering this course in Washington, D.C. in September and Phoenix in October.

And 2020 will provide even more opportunities. LES will be in Atlanta, San Diego, Detroit, Milwaukee, and Philadelphia just to name a few. Go to the Education Calendar at https://www.lesusacanada.org/page/education. In addition, LES offers on-site custom courses to specifically meet your business’ needs.

If you have any questions regarding Education, please contact me at any time. You can e-mail me or we can schedule a call to discuss your specific questions and concerns. If there is a course you are interested in, but don’t see it listed you can contact me as well. Whatever it may be I am always here to help, listen, and answer any questions.

We look forward to seeing you at a future LES Event.