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ANNOUNCING
The Licensing Executives Society
Oregon/SW Washington Chapter 
 Inaugural Meeting

Thursday, November 16, 2006

The Oregon/SW Washington Chapter of LES cordially invites you to attend its inaugural meeting.   As the Silicon Forest grows, so do the opportunities around the IP grown in this region.  The formation of an active chapter will benefit everyone involved in the research, development, manufacture, use, licensing, marketing, and management of intellectual property assets.

Talent, tools, knowledge and relationships are what we offer.   LES Oregon/SW Washington will bring these elements together to create a vibrant and interactive community for all interested parties. 

To celebrate the launch of our regional chapter, Russell Parr, an internationally recognized expert in the field of intellectual property and intangible asset valuation, will be the keynote speaker.  Mr. Parr will deliver a presentation on how to establish real-world royalty rates.  This misunderstood topic is a key driver in enabling IP transactions, withstanding regulatory and tax scrutiny, and handling litigation issues.  Anyone interested in attaining a next-level understanding of IP valuation will not want to miss this rare opportunity to hear one of the foundational thinkers in this field.

About Russell Parr:
Mr. Parr holds a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering and an MBA from Rutgers University. He founded the Licensing Economics Review and is President of Intellectual Property Research Associates, Inc. (IPRA). He has conducted valuation and royalty rate studies in the areas of communications technology, pharmaceuticals, semiconductor process technology, lasers, agricultural formulations, biotechnology, computer software and medical products technology, and others. Mr. Parr was retained to value the Dr. Seuss copyrights and the AT&T patent portfolio. Additionally, he is a featured speaker in various countries under the sponsorship of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), which administers international intellectual property treaties, and is a sought-after expert witness on IP infringement damages.

Mr. Parr has authored and co-authored numerous books and publications including:

Technology Licensing—Corporate Strategies for Maximizing Value. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.

Valuation of Intellectual Property and Intangible Assets. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1994. Supplemented annually; translated into Japanese and Korean.

Intellectual Property: Licensing and Joint Venture Profit Strategies. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1999. Supplemented annually and listed as a resource by National Institute of Standards and Technology.

Intellectual Property Infringement Damages: A Litigation Support Handbook.
New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1993. Supplemented annually.

Investing in Intangible Assets: Finding and Profiting From Hidden Corporate Value. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1991.

Opportunities:
This event will enable you to:

• Become a member of a local chapter of LES.
• Learn more about  strategies and tactics that are key to  successful IP management
• Become a voice in the local chapter and help to provide direction on future speakers, events, activities and meetings
• Meet  the visionary people who  fuel productive business activity and economic growth in the region

Who Should Attend:
Anyone interested in licensing, valuing, managing or other aspects of intellectual property Current LES members who are located within the Oregon and SW Washington region are particularly encouraged to attend.

Registration Deadline:
Although no one will be turned away, if you register in advance you will receive confirmation via email. Those registered in advance will also be entered into a drawing for a gift to be given out at the meeting.

Registration Options:
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Conference Schedule:
Reception at 5:30 p.m.:     Networking and Registration
Program at 6:00 p.m.:        Welcome and Introductions
                                                Guest Speaker: Russell Parr
                                                LES Mission, Chapter Mission, Discussion
                                                Wrap-up and networking

Location:
CH2M HILL
2020 SW Fourth Avenue (at SW Lincoln Street)
Parkside Center
Third Floor
Portland, OR 97201

Parking:
Complimentary parking is available in the Parkside Center garage.  Enter on SW Lincoln Street, one half block east of Fourth Avenue.  The Parkside Center garage will remain open for inbound vehicles until 6:30 PM.  Access to the building from the parking garage will be available on the P1 level until 6:30 PM. 

Metered street parking is also available within two blocks of the Parkside Center.  

Parkside Center
The Parkside Center Fourth Avenue entrance will remain open for arrivals until 6:30 PM. 

Driving Directions:
From Vancouver via I-5:
I-5 southbound and continue across the Marquam Bridge
On Marquam Bridge, inside left lane to I-405/Hwy 26 westbound (City Center and Beaverton)
I-405 westbound to Exit 1B, Fourth Avenue
Right (east) at first light on SW Lincoln Street
Parking garage access is 1/2 block east of Fourth Avenue on Lincoln Street

From Salem via I-5:
I-5 northbound to I-405 westbound
Immediately merge to far right lane on I-405
Exit 1B, Fourth Avenue
Right at first light on SW Lincoln Street
Parking garage access is 1/2 block east of Fourth Avenue on Lincoln

From Beaverton via Highway 26:
Hwy 26 eastbound to downtown, middle lane to SW Market Street
Continue eastbound on SW Market Street
Right (south) on SW Fifth Avenue
Left on SW Lincoln Street (just before I-405)
Continue east on Lincoln Street to parking garage, 1/2 block east of Fourth Avenue

From downtown:
SW Fifth Avenue southbound
Left on SW Lincoln Street (just before I-405)
Continue east on Lincoln Street to parking garage, 1/2 block east of Fourth Avenue