Stronger Economies Through Licensing Is IP Policy Making or Breaking Your Deals?

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1 LES 2017 SPRING MEETING Stronger Economies Through Licensing Is IP Policy Making or Breaking Your Deals? Exhibitor & Sponsor Prospectus May 9-11 Willard InterContinental Hotel Washington, DC

2 If your business addresses any of the following categories; you are in the right place to network with the right people: Competitive Intelligence Consumer Products Corporate Licensing/ Business Development IP & Technology Commercialization IP Project & Portfolio Management IP Tools& Technology Solutions/Software Legal Services Patent Application Services Patent Brokerage Patent Intelligence Services Patent Search Patent Translation Services Research & Development (R&D) Risk Assurance Royalty Audits Statistical Modeling & Analytics Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Taxation Technology Transfer University & Government Interface Valuation Services CELEBRATING MORE THAN 50 YEARS OF INNOVATIVE DEAL-MAKING Activate and gain exposure for your brand Conduct market research with relevant target audiences Reach key clients and prospects Promote your thought leadership Benchmark your practices against other industry leaders Showcase new products and services Stay ahead of the competition LES 2017 SPRING MEETING With its iconic monuments, memorials and museums, Washington D.C. is a staple in every traveler and tourist s list of top destinations. To politicians and policy makers, Washington D.C. is simply home. Join us at the heart of the country s political arena to discuss Stronger Economies Through Licensing: Is IP Policy Making or Breaking Your Deals? Get involved and connect with LES members and reach more than 300 attendees at the Spring Meeting. Become a 2017 LES Spring Meeting Sponsor, today. ABOUT LES 3 SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES 4 SIGNATURE EVENT SPONSORSHIPS 5 UNIQUE BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES 6 OTHER MARKETING SOLUTIONS 8 LES 2017 RULES & REGULATIONS 9 SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR CONTRACT 10 2 LES 2017 Spring Meeting Exhibitor & Sponsor Prospectus

3 LES 2017 SPRING MEETING EXHIBITOR & SPONSOR PROSPECTUS ABOUT LES: The Licensing Executives Society (U.S.A. and Canada) is a business community that empowers, connects, and celebrates intellectual property professionals through education, best practices, networking, and mentoring. For more than 50 years, LES has been the leading member-driven association for intellectual property, technology, and business development professionals to achieve both professional and personal success. Leverage the marketing power of the LES network and reach key clients. Your LES represents a highly diverse community of nearly 3,000 professionals who collaborate across multiple industries and sectors to create unique and dynamic networking and learning environments. LES, as a professional society, facilitates deal-making and the development of valuable partnerships through a trusting, supportive, and educational environment for its members. OUR MISSION: LES is an independent, professional organization that facilitates global IP commerce through education, networking, standards development and certification. OUR VISION: LES is the global leader in standards development, education and certification in promoting IP commerce. CONNECT WITH ALL THE RIGHT PEOPLE! Partnering with LES 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, partner with us to design a targeted marketing campaign allowing your brand and message to resonate. ORGANIZATION TYPES INDUSTRY SECTORS PROFESSIONAL TITLES Corporation 37% Law Firm 22% Consultant/Service Provider 18% University/Govt 18% Entrepreneur 4% Student 1% Life Sciences 40% High Technology 30% Industry/University/Govt Interface 12% Chemicals, Energy, Environmental & Materials 10% Consumer Products 8% Business Development/Licensing 30% Vice President/Managing Director 20% Attorney 18% C-Level Executive 14% Tech Transfer 10% Other 8% Prices subject to change according to venue Contact for more information: Heather Konya hkonya@les.org 3

4 LES 2017 SPRING MEETING SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES GOLD PACKAGE $12,000 Verbal Recognition; Opening Plenary Reserved Luncheon Table Advertising in LES Viewpoints: Members' Only Quarterly Publication: ½ Page 4-Color Ad (1x) (2nd or 3rd quarter) Advertising in LES Insights: Members' Only Weekly enews: Leader Board - 728x90 (1 month/4 issues) (subject to change) Full Page Ad in Spring Meeting Pocket Planner First Option for 2018 Distribution of Literature or Promotional Item article, or promotional piece) (limited to 1 document) Spring Meeting promotions, materials and event signage (promotions begin after contract confirmed with Complimentary Meeting Registrations: Three (3) registrations + discounts for clients/colleagues** SILVER PACKAGE $8,500 Advertising in LES Viewpoints: Members' Only Quarterly Publication: ½ Page 4-Color Ad (1x) (2nd or 3rd quarter) Advertising in LES Insights: Members' Only Weekly enews: Top Banner - 460x80 (1 month/4 issues) (subject to change) Full Page Ad in Spring Meeting Pocket Planner Distribution of Literature or Promotional Item article, or promotional piece) (limited to 1 document) Spring Meeting promotions, materials and event signage (promotions begin after contract confirmed with Complimentary Meeting Registrations: Two (2) registrations + discounts for clients/colleagues** 4 *Indicates an exclusive sponsorship opportunity **discounted registrations offered at lowest published member rate

5 LES 2017 SPRING MEETING EXHIBITOR & SPONSOR PROSPECTUS BRONZE PACKAGE $5,500 Advertising in LES Viewpoints: Members' Only Quarterly Publication: ¼ Page 4-Color Ad (1x) (2nd or 3rd quarter) Advertising in LES Insights: Members' Only Weekly enews: Sidebar Box Banner x 160 (1 month/4 issues) (subject to change) article, or promotional piece (limited to 1 document) Spring Meeting promotions, materials and event signage (promotions begin after contract confirmed with registrations + discounts for clients/colleagues** LES 2017 SPRING MEETING SIGNATURE EVENT SPONSORSHIP NETWORKING BREAK $3,500 3 AVAILABLE* article, or promotional piece) (limited to 1 document) BREAKFAST $5,500 2 AVAILABLE* Distribution of Literature or Promotional Item at Sponsored Event article, or promotional piece) (limited to 1 document) registration + discounts for clients/colleagues** LUNCHEON $5,500 1 AVAILABLE* Reserved Luncheon Table Distribution of Literature or Promotional Item at Sponsored Event article, or promotional piece) (limited to 1 document) First Option for 2018 registration + discounts for clients/colleagues** Prices subject to change according to venue Contact for more information: Heather Konya hkonya@les.org 5

6 NETWORKING RECEPTION $13,750 1 AVAILABLE* Verbal Recognition; Plenary Session Distribution of Literature or Promotional Item at Sponsored Event article, or promotional piece) (limited to 1 document) First Option for 2018 Complimentary Meeting Registrations: Two (2) registrations + discounts for clients/colleagues** LES 2017 SPRING MEETING UNIQUE BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES OFF-SITE BUS TRANSPORTATION $5,000 Opportunity to distribute promotional item on bus (white-paper or gift etc.) Opportunity to greet attendees as they board Receive verbal recognition registration + discounts for clients/colleagues** SPEAKER GREEN ROOM* $5,000 Show your support for LES impressive speakers and faculty by sponsoring the Green Room. This is THE place where speakers network and collaborate before and after session time. Sponsor signage and recognition Promotional material or speaker gift distribution Complimentary Meeting Registrations: (One) 1 registration + discounts for clients/ colleagues** 6 *Indicates an exclusive sponsorship opportunity **discounted registrations offered at lowest published member rate

7 LES 2017 SPRING MEETING EXHIBITOR & SPONSOR PROSPECTUS LANYARD SPONSOR* $5,500 Your logo adorns the neck of each attendee throughout the conference. (LES handles fulfillment and distribution to all registered attendees). First option for 2018 Logo prominently displayed on lanyards registration + discounts for clients/colleagues** SOLD WI-FI SPONSOR* $11,000 Let them go wireless. Wi-fi is a growing necessity for all attendees. Sponsor the internet for every attendee! Logo prominently displayed on wireless internet landing page Custom sponsor Wi-Fi access code given to all attendees Wi-Fi Sponsor signage at event registration + discounts for clients/colleagues** REGISTRATION BAG SPONSOR* $8,000 Useful for years to come as they are carried into session rooms, through airports and all over the conference with your company logo. (LES handles fulfillment and distribution to all registered attendees). First option for 2018 Logo prominently displayed on bags One (1) Registration bag insert registration + discounts for clients/ colleagues** Annual Meeting promotions, materials and SOLD Prices subject to change according to venue Contact for more information: Heather Konya hkonya@les.org 7

8 PADFOLIO SPONSOR* $11,000 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). First option for 2018 Logo prominently displayed/imprinted on the front Annual Meeting promotions, materials and LES 2017 SPRING MEETING ADDITIONAL MARKETING SOLUTIONS INDUSTRY SECTOR EVENTS Shared Sponsorship Opportunity limited to three (3) co-sponsors of non-competing interest per sector. Make an impact in a specific LES Industry Sector and network with a targeted, captive audience! $3,000 LS, HT, & CEEM Life Sciences ; High Technology ;Chemicals, Energy, Environment & Materials EVENT SPONSORS RECEIVE : Promotional material or literature distribution at sponsored event On-site Sponsor signage and recognition at sponsored event Five (5) guest passes to the off-site sector event (List to be confirmed and provided to LES Meetings department 3 weeks prior to event) Pre-and-Post Attendee List (contact name, company, title, $1,750 IUGI & CP Industry-University-Government Interface; Consumer Products First option for 2018 registration + discounts for clients/colleague** 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 and any planned activities or social events. First come, first served and based on availability. OUTSIDE BACK COVER $2,250 INSIDE FRONT COVER% $1,650 INSIDE BACK COVER $1,650 FULL PAGE $1,250 8 *Indicates an exclusive sponsorship opportunity **discounted registrations offered at lowest published member rate

9 LES 2017 SPRING MEETING EXHIBITOR & SPONSOR PROSPECTUS LES 2017 RULES & REGULATIONS These rules and regulations are intended by LES to serve the best interest of LES 2017 events, the 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 retains the sole authority to determine the eligibility of any company and/ or its product. LES reserves the right to refuse applications of organizations not meeting standard requirements or expectations. LES 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 offices within 30 days of contract signing. 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 and forwarded to the LES office: Attn: Heather Konya, Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 350, Reston, VA ASSIGNMENT OF EXHIBIT SPACE: Priority for space assignment will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Taking space configurations under consideration, management reserves the right to make any revisions necessary to the floor plan. LES 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 event venues must be sanctioned by LES and require prior written consent. No sponsored event for the LES audience at the event venue or an off-site location may conflict with any planned LES 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. LES 2017 REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations must be submitted to LES in writing. The date of receipt of supporter s written notice of cancellation will be the official cancellation date. SPRING MEETING: If exhibit support is canceled on or before March 24, 2017, 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 March 24, 2017 will be responsible for the total cost. No refunds for cancellations after March 24, Prices subject to change according to venue Contact for more information: Heather Konya hkonya@les.org 9

10 LES 2017 SPRING MEETING EXHIBITOR & SPONSOR CONTRACT COMPANY NAME KEY CONTACT NAME JOB TITLE ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP PHONE FAX ADDRESS WEBSITE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES q Gold $12,000 q Silver $8,500 q Bronze $5,500 SIGNATURE EVENTS q Networking/Welcome Reception $13,750 q Luncheon $5,500 q Breakfast $5,500 q Networking Break $3,500 UNIQUE BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES q Speaker Green Room $5,000 q Lanyards $5,500 SOLD q Off-Site Event Transportation $5,000 q Registration Bags $8,000 SOLD q Wi-Fi $11,000 q Padfolios $11,000 INDUSTRY SECTOR EVENTS q LS, HT, & CEEM $3,000 q IUGI, CP $1,750 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 TOTAL PAYMENT DUE: $ PAYMENT INFORMATION q Enclosed is my CHECK q Please CHARGE my: q VISA q MASTER CARD q AMEX NAME ON CARD DATE CREDIT CARD NUMBER EXP DATE CVV SIGNATURE LES ACCEPTS US FUNDS DRAWN ON A US BANK ONLY LES TERMS OF AGREEMENT: The applicant agrees to enclose LES TAX ID: with this application, full payment to LES unless other payment terms have been negotiated. All payments should be made payable to RETURN COMPLETED FORM & FULL PAYMENT TO: LES and forwarded to the LES office. Advertising benefits will not be ATTN: LES Sponsorship & Advertising fulfilled without this application and all appropriate fees paid in full Sunrise Valley Dr Ste 350 Reston, VA Additional charges may apply for containing animation. 10 *Indicates an exclusive sponsorship opportunity **discounted registrations offered at lowest published member rate

11 11130 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 350, Reston, Virginia 20191