SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES

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1 SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES

2 CONTACT SPONSORSHIPS

3 WELCOME We cordially invite you to partner with us and become a sponsor or exhibitor with the Licensing Executives Society (U.S.A. and Canada), Inc. At each of our meetings and events we anticipate over 500 intellectual property (IP) professionals from around the world to connect with us and one another. These decision-makers and thought-leaders maintain a commitment to the development and protection of IP Commerce. Showcase your business to the most influential minds in the industry! OUR MISSION LES (U.S.A. and Canada) is an independent, professional organization that facilitates global IP commerce through education, networking, standards development and certification. OUR VISION LES (U.S.A. and Canada) is the global leader in standards development, education, and certification in promoting IP commerce. ABOUT Licensing Executives Society (U.S.A. and Canada), Inc. is part of Licensing Executives Society International (LESI) a global business association representing 32+ societies with 10,000+ members in 90+ countries. Over the years, LES (U.S.A. and Canada) members have come to represent much more than licensing. Our Society is comprised of intellectual property professionals throughout the Intellectual Capital Management value chain. We are professionals engaged in Valuation, Legal, Consumer Products, Life Sciences, University, Public Policy, Business Development, Supply Chain Management, Relationship Administration, Patent Prosecution, IP Protection along the Supply Chain, IP Creation, IP Financing and Funding, Start-up Companies, Fortune 500 companies, High Technology, Education, Mentoring and more!

4 CONNECT WITH YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE! Partnering with LES (U.S.A. and Canada) is an effective way to further your organization s message and demonstrate thought leadership. Whether you are promoting new or existing products, business services, or research, joining us will help support any targeted marketing campaign initiatives and allow your branding efforts to resonate with your intended audience. LES (U.S.A. and Canada) represents a highly diverse community of professionals who collaborate across multiple industries and sectors to create dynamic networking environments. Leverage the power of our network and connect with members to increase brand awareness, promote thought leadership, reach key prospects, showcase new products and services, and stand out among your competitors. Should you be marketing to the LES community? If your business addresses any of the following categories and more, the answer is YES! Competitive Intelligence Corporate Licensing/Business Development IP and Technology Commercialization IP Project and Portfolio Management IP Tools and Technology Solutions/Software Legal Services Patent Application Services Patent Brokerage Patent Intelligence Services Patent Search Patent Translation Services Research and Development Risk Assurance Royalty Audits Statistical Modeling and Analytics Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Taxation Technology Transfer University and Government Interface Valuation Services SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES 4

5 DEMOGRAPHICS ORGANIZATION TYPES Corporate (29%) Law Firm (27%) 19% 5% 1% 29% Consultant/Service Provider (19%) University/Government (19%) Entrepreneur (5%) 19% 27% Student (1%) INDUSTRY SECTORS High Technology (30%) 12% Life Sciences (29%) 13% 30% Industry-University-Government Interface, IUGI (16%) Chemicals, Energy, Environment, & Materials, CEEM (13%) 16% 29% Consumer Products (12%) PROFESSIONAL TITLES Attorney (31%) Business Development/Licensing (29%) Vice President/Managing Director (16%) Tech Transfer (13%) C-Level Executive (7%) Other (5%) 5% 7% 13% 16% 29% 31% SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES 5

6 MAJOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Become a Gold, Silver or Bronze Sponsor at the 2018 Annual Meeting and ensure your brand and message will be front and center among our influential and innovative industry leaders. Expand your branding into 2019 Meetings and Events as well. You have the option to align your company with one or more LES events throughout the year. PLATINUM GOLD SILVER BRONZE FRIEND OF LES LES 2018 ANNUAL MEETING $50,000 $22,500 $16,500 $11,500 $5000 LES 2019 ANNUAL MEETING $50,000 $22,500 $16,500 $11,500 $5000 Advertising in LES Viewpoints (quarterly members-only publication) Article feature and digital advertising in LES Insights (weekly members-only newsletter) Company name, logo, website, and listing , and other relevant Company name, logo, and website featured in final event program and ad Complimentary registrations and additional discounts Branded educational material in digital tote 2 Full page Half page Half page Quarter page (2 Full page ads --Issue TBD) (4 leaderboard ads --Issue TBD) (4 banner ads --Issue TBD) (4 sidebar ads --Issue TBD) Full page Full page Half page Half page Half page 5 company passes 2 client passes 3 company passes 2 client passes 2 company passes 1 client pass 1 company pass 1 client pass 1 company registration Plus, 1 seat drop Plus, 1 seat drop Plus,1 bag insert Exhibit space SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES 6 Pre- and post-meeting access to list of participating attendees Prominent reserved table at annual luncheon Verbal Recognition at opening plenary and throughout event.

7 EVENT SPONSORSHIP Stretch your marketing dollars with sponsorship enhancements! Become a Gold, Silver Plus or Bronze Plus Sponsor by including an extra ad, headlining an event, or drawing additional attention to your brand in our exhibit hall! OPPORTUNITIES GALA NETWORKING DINNER EVENT $65,000 SECTOR NETWORKING EVENING EVENT $40,000 WELCOME RECEPTION $25,000 LUNCHEONS $25,000 Recognition at the designated AM or PM break Opportunity to provide additional advertisement Additional branding and customization available (promotional items, wine & cheese theme, etc.) Reserved Seating Recognition at the evening event Opportunity to provide additional advertisement and listing featured on website, social media, , final program, Recognition at the welcome reception Opportunity to provide additional advertisement and listing featured on website, social media, , final program, Recognition at designated luncheons Opportunity to provide additional advertisement and listing featured on website, social media, , final program, and listing featured on website, social media, , final program, BREAKFASTS $15,000 NETWORKING BREAKS $8,500 SECTOR BUSINESS MEETINGS $3, BOARD OF DIRECTORS DINNER $5,000 Recognition at the designated breakfasts Opportunity to provide additional advertisement Recognition at the designated breakfasts Opportunity to provide additional advertisement Recognition at designated luncheons Opportunity to provide additional advertisement and listing featured on website, social media, , final program, and listing featured on website, social media, , final program, and listing featured on website, social media, , final program, and listing featured on website, social media, , final program, Company logo displayed on the dinner menus along with LES Logo Opportunity to address the attendees during the Board of Directors cocktail networking hour along with an special invitation to attend the VIP toast sponsored by LES Leadership PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOT STUDIO $20,000 Lights, camera, ACTION! Our attendees will love being able to take home a new professionally done headshot from your sponsored Studio. Attendees will be able to download their images at the end of each day. Logo prominently displayed in the Studio/Signage Recognition as Official HeadShot Sponsor Opportunity to distribute literature or promotional item in the Studio (product to be supplied by the sponsor) Electrical and basic furniture package Photographer MEMBER NETWORKING LOUNGE/RELAXATION CENTER - IN EXHIBIT HALL $15,000 Serves as command central for all members and those who are looking to join, the LES Member Center is an area prominently positioned and set up to aid our members with anything they might need while at the event. featured on Company logo on Relaxation Center staff t-shirts. Branded complimentary massage tickets for the relaxation center provided to attendees at registration. Two (2) complimentary meeting registrations Half page advertisement in final Pocket Planner Program Guide Digital signage in the Relaxation Center Branded coffee table giveaways, literature or display items (supplied by sponsor) Contact: sponsors@les.org SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES 7

8 UNIQUE BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES CONFERENCE WI-FI $25,000 CHARGING STATION $15,000 HOTEL KEYCARDS $5,000 CONFERENCE TOTE BAGS $16,500 CONFERENCE LANYARDS $11,000 Company logo featured on Wi-Fi signage One complimentary client pass SOLD Company logo featured on mobile charging station One complimentary client pass Company logo featured on hotel keycards SOLD Company logo featured on tote bags One complimentary client pass Company logo featured on lanyards SOLD SPEAKER READY ROOM $8,250 WIRELESS MICROPHONES $3,500 PADFOLIOS $19,000 CONFERENCE PENS $5,000 MOBILE APP $8,500 SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES 8 Company logo on signage Company logo featured on Catchbox wireless branded session microphones By popular demand, these branded padfolios are a classy and professional complement, perfect for note taking and used long after the event is over. (LES to handle fulfillment and distribution to all registered attendees). One complimentary client pass Company logo featured on note pads and listing , final program, and other relevant Company logo featured on pens Company logo featured on mobile app Contact: sponsors@les.org

9 EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES Premium Exhibitor Package - $5,000 Our Exhibit Booths are available on a first come, first-served basis. Our exhibitors enjoy the following benefits: Exhibit Booth Display - $3,500 Our Exhibit Booths are available on a first come, first-served basis. Our exhibitors enjoy the following benefits: Two (2) complimentary exhibit passes for booth staff (plus discounts for additional corporate registrants) One (1) complimentary full meeting registration Half (1/2) page advertisement in final program 10-minute presentation in exhibit hall during designated networking breaks (presentation equipment supplied by exhibitor) Pre and Post-meeting access to list of participating attendees , and other relevant featured in final program Special Invitation to Sponsors and Exhibitors VIP Toast Two (2) complimentary exhibit passes for booth staff (plus discounts for additional corporate registrants) Pre and Post-meeting access to list of participating attendees featured on LES , and other relevant featured in final program Special Invitation to Sponsors and Exhibitors VIP Toast Additional Exhibit Hall passes: Additional exhibit hall only passes can be purchased for $1,000 each. Full registrations are available for purchase at the lowest published member rate. Contact: sponsors@les.org SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES 9

10 the birthplace of INNOVATION LES 2018 Annual Meeting October Boston, Massachusetts Boston Marriott Copley Place SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES 10

11 ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES LES Insights Have your ad seen by thousands of LES (U.S.A. and Canada) members! Like exhibit space, LES Insights advertising space is available on a first come, first-served basis throughout the year. Members and sponsors may also contribute articles at no additional cost. $300 Leaderboard ads, primary position (per available issue) $150 Banner ads, secondary position (per available issue) $75 Sidebar ads, tertiary position (per available issue) LES Global News LES Viewpoints Program Book Advertising space is available on a first come, first-served basis. LES Global News and LES Viewpoints are quarterly members-only publications. $3,000 Full page in LES Viewpoints $1,650-$2,250 Full page in program book (exterior and interior covers) $2,000 Full page in LES Global News $1,000 Half page in LES Global News and LES Viewpoints $500 Quarter page in LES Global News and LES Viewpoints Pocket Planner Advertising Each registered participant will receive this useful booklet containing the agenda at a glance, room locations, exhibitor listing, and instructions for obtaining continuing education credit as well as any planned activities or social events. First come, first served and based on availability. $2,250 Outside Back Cover $1,650 Inside Back Cover $1,650 Inside Front Cover $1,250 Full Page SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES 11

12 SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITOR APPLICATION COMPANY NAME (AS IT SHOULD APPEAR IN PRINT) KEY CONTACT NAME JOB TITLE ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP PHONE FAX ADDRESS WEBSITE INDUSTRY SECTORS q Sector Networking Event $40,000 q Sector Business Meetings $3,500 SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES q Friend of LES $5,000 q Bronze $10,000 q Silver $16,500 q Gold $22,500 q Platinum $50,000 SIGNATURE EVENTS q Networking Break $8,500 q Women in Licensing Breakfast $7,500 q Networking Breakfast $15,000 q Welcome Reception $25,000 q Luncheon $25,000 q Chairman's Luncheon $30,000 UNIQUE BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES q 2018 Board of Directors Dinner $5,000 q Speaker Ready Room $8,250 q Lanyards SOLD q Wi-Fi SOLD q Member Networking Lounge SOLD q Mobile Charging Station $15,000 q Registration Bag $16,500 q Wireless Microphones $3,500 q Padfolios $19,000 q Professional Headshot Studio $20,000 PREMIUM EXHIBITOR PACKAGE q 10 x10 Booth with $5,000 Speaking Opportunity EXHIBIT BOOTH DISPLAY q 10'x10' Booth $3,500 POCKET PLANNER ADVERTISING q Outside Back Cover $2,250 q Inside Front Cover $1,650 q Inside Back Cover $1,650 q Full Page $1,250 SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES 12 LES accepts US funds drawn on a US bank only LES Tax ID: Return completed form & full payment to: Attn: LES Sponsorship & Advertising Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 350 Reston, Virginia Or fax completed application to: (703) PAYMENT INFORMATION q CHECK payable to LES in the amount of: $ q CREDIT CARD q VISA q MASTER CARD q AMEX TOTAL PAYMENT DUE $ NAME ON CARD CREDIT CARD NUMBER EXP DATE CVV SIGNATURE

13 RULES AND REGULATIONS These rules and regulations are intended by LES (U.S.A. and Canada) to serve the best interest of our events, sponsors, exhibitors, registrants, and to give notice to all applicants of governing rules and regulations. All applicants are bound by the rules and regulations. EXHIBIT ELIGIBILITY: All products and services exhibited must be germane to the study and practice of intellectual property, licensing, patents and/or education. LES (U.S.A. and Canada) retains the sole authority to determine the eligibility of any company and/or its product. LES (U.S.A. and Canada) reserves the right to refuse applications of organizations not meeting standard requirements or expectations. LES (U.S.A. and Canada) reserves the right to curtail or to close exhibits, wholly or in part, that reflect unfavorably on the character and the purpose of the meeting. This applies to displays, literature, advertising, novelties, souvenirs, conduct of persons, etc. TERMS OF PAYMENT: The applicant agrees to enclose payment in full with the application, to be received in the LES (U.S.A. and Canada) offices within 30 days of contract signing. Contracts signed within 30 days of the event must accompany full payment within 7 business days of signing. Payments not received before the start of any meeting or event must be paid in full at check-in. To be included in initial space assignments, the exhibit application and full payment must be received. Space will not be assigned or held without the application and all appropriate fees. Payments should be made payable to LES U.S.A. and Canada and forwarded to the LES offices: Attn: LES Sponsorship & Advertising, Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 350, Reston, VA ASSIGNMENT OF EXHIBIT HALL SPACE: Priority for exhibit hall booth assignments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. LES (U.S.A. and Canada) reserves the right to relocate an exhibitor at any time with the understanding that if the exhibitor does not agree with such relocation to the extent that the exhibitor cannot participate in LES, the payment for exhibitor space will be fully refunded minus a $250 administrative fee. SCHEDULING OF SPONSORED EVENTS: All sponsored meetings and functions taking place at LES (U.S.A. and Canada) event venues must be sanctioned by LES and require prior written consent. No sponsored event for the LES (U.S.A. and Canada) audience at the event venue or an off-site location may conflict with any planned LES (U.S.A. and Canada) educational sessions, exhibit hours or any other scheduled meeting-related functions. The hotel will not distribute, permit, or cause to be distributed, any materials, publications or other collateral to the hotel rooms of the group s meeting attendees without prior written consent from LES (U.S.A. and Canada). REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations must be submitted to LES (U.S.A. and Canada) in writing. The date of receipt of supporter s written notice of cancellation will be the official cancellation date. If support is canceled on or before September 14, 2018, all monies paid to date minus a $250 processing fee will be returned to the supporter. Cancellations of a larger sponsorship package will be returned to the supporter minus 15% of the total sponsorship fee. Any supporter who cancels after September 14, 2018 will be responsible for the total cost. No refunds for cancellations after September 14, SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES 13

14 SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES October Phoenix, Arizona JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa LES 2019 ANNUAL MEETING 14

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