Upcoming Event at the Minnesota Chapter:

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Topic:
University/Company Intellectual Property Agreements

Join us on Tuesday, September 14 for a reprise of our well-received meeting of last February on this topic. We'll begin with a networking luncheon, after which our panel will engage in a "debate" dealing with several issues that repeatedly come up as obstacles during negotiations between companies and universities and that were not addressed at the February meeting. Panelists will be one company representative and one university representative. Each will briefly explain their perspectives on an issue, and each will also have an opportunity for rebuttal and to offer suggested solutions that can lead to win-win agreements. The winner of the debate will be the attendees, who will not only learn effective ways to circumvent negotiation bottlenecks and reach agreement, but will also be able to offer their own rebuttal and/or solutions. You don't need to be an LES member to attend. This meeting is open to anyone who is interested in a great networking opportunity and the topic to be discussed.

September 14, 2004
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
University of Minnesota Campus - East Bank
McNamara Alumni Center
Ski-U-Mah Room
Directions: http://www.alumnicenter.umn.edu/Dir&Parking.htm

Speakers:
Representing the company perspective:
Jagjit Gill, M.D.
Director, New Market Development and Emerging Technologies
Boston Scientific

Representing the university perspective:
Susan McFadden Patow, MBA, M.S.
Senior Licensing Associate, Patents and Technology Marketing
University of Minnesota

Moderator:
Jeff Carpenter, Ph.D.
Senior Licensing Associate, Patents and Technology Marketing
University of Minnesota

Cost/Payments:
The cost for the meeting will be $35.00 per person and will include lunch and the program.

RSVP:
Please RSVP no later than September 8, 2004. Click here to pre-register by credit card. If you register via the website, no need to RSVP. If you do not use the website to register, please RSVP by contacting Rachel Muntean at munte002@umn.edu (preferred) or at (612) 624-3545.

Information/Contact:
If you have any questions regarding this meeting, upcoming meetings, the local LES chapter, or the National LES organization please go to the website http://www.usa-canada.les.org/chapters/minnesota/ or contact David VandenEinde by e-mail at david_vandeneinde@cargill.com.