Kicks Off Celebration with Membership Awareness Campaign
ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Licensing Executives Society (USA & Canada) Inc., is celebrating 45 years of leadership in the business of intellectual property (IP) and licensing with the kick-off of a multi-faceted membership awareness campaign designed to recruit new members and encourage membership renewal through exciting programs and incentives.
“LES is a welcoming community that empowers, connects and celebrates IP professionals”
In honor of its 45th Anniversary, LES is offering members who join before March 31, 2010 a $45 discount on their first year’s dues, a $25 gift card and complimentary attendance at a local LES chapter event. Join now by downloading the membership application at www.lesusacanada.org/45anniversary and emailing to membership@les.org or faxing to 703.836.3107. (Enter promo code LESPR45).
LES is the leading association for professionals involved in the transfer, use, development, manufacture and marketing of IP. It’s unique among professional groups because it draws IP leaders from an array of business backgrounds and from across industry sectors. This diversity provides members with highly valuable business connections and world-class professional development opportunities.
“LES is a welcoming community that empowers, connects and celebrates IP professionals,” said Paul Roberts, Vice President for LES Membership. “Whether you’re a veteran or brand new to the field, LES has the reach, global perspective and resources to provide the tools IP professionals need to survive and thrive in today’s competitive marketplace.”
In addition to the advantages provided by its diverse membership in terms of deal making, information sharing and problem solving, LES offers its members unparalleled professional education programs, including the LES Professional Development Series (PDS), and the Certified Licensing Professional Program (CLP).
Through LES, members not only develop lifelong professional and personal relationships, but also build valuable professional networks through LES meetings and Industry Sector Groups, local chapter events, online social media networks and global membership directory. They also receive first-class publications and resources, such as les Nouvelles, the leading international technology transfer and licensing journal of LES International, eNews bulletins, Viewpoints bi-monthly newsletter and original benchmark industry data on deal terms, royalty rates and other aspects of IP business.
In 2010, LES members will enjoy an expanded lineup of new programs designed to further enhance their LES experience.
For more information on these and other LES events, please visit www.lesusacanada.org and JOIN NOW by downloading the membership application at www.lesusacanada.org/45anniversary and emailing to membership@les.org or faxing to 703.836.3107. (Enter promo code LESPR45.)
