Licensing Executives Society - Arab Countries (LES-AC)

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1 Licensing Executives Society - Arab Countries (LES-AC) The Regional Association for Technology Transfer The Arab Regional Society of Licensing Executives Society International Tel: Fax: P.O. Box: Amman Jordan les@lesarab.org, Website:

Licensing Executives Society - Arab Countries (LES-AC) www.lesarab.

LES-AC aims to educate the business community on the economic importance of licensing, the protection of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs), and research and development (R&D) investment.

meeting that was held in Miami, USA. The new name of the Society became the Licensing Executives Society - Arab Countries.

Mission We are committed to providing the Arab world with professional executives in the fields of licensing and technology transfer as well as developing the economic growth by encouraging,

2 Licensing Executives Society - Arab Countries (LES-AC) 1 Society Profile The Licensing Executives Society - Arab Countries (LES-AC) is the first non-profit Arab regional society specialized in licensing and technology transfer. LES-AC aims to educate the business community on the economic importance of licensing, the protection of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs), and research and development (R&D) investment. It was first established under the name «Arab Licensing and Technology Transfer Society (ALTTS) in 1997, before joining the Licensing Executives Society International (LESI) in 1998 during its annual meeting that was held in Miami, USA. The new name of the Society became the Licensing Executives Society - Arab Countries. LES-AC is the regional representative of the Licensing Executives Society International (LESI), which comprises 32 national and regional societies worldwide. Mission We are committed to providing the Arab world with professional executives in the fields of licensing and technology transfer as well as developing the economic growth by encouraging, facilitating and enforcing Intellectual Property (IP) licensing and research and development (R&D) investment. Objectives LES-AC seeks to fulfill the following objectives: Educating the business community and governmental bodies on the economic importance of licensing, technology transfer and the protection of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs). Establishing and maintaining a balance between business and licensing professional members of LES-AC throughout the Arab region. Assisting members in improving their skills and techniques through education, research, special training courses, publications and the exchange of ideas regarding licensing, technology transfer and Intellectual Property. Assisting members of LES-AC in carrying out their activities and coordinating their efforts with other bodies. Providing the Arab business community with an added value by offering professional programs and certificates. Promoting and nurturing indigenous technological innovation in national, regional and global markets. Membership Benefits Being a member in LES-AC will grant you various benefits, including: Free-of-charge membership in LES International Free-of-charge LES-AC Newsletter and LESI quarterly journal (Les Nouvelles), and special rates on LES-AC s publications. Special rates to participate in any activities, training courses, seminars, workshops, conferences, and annual meetings organized by LES-AC and LESI, as well as interaction with international licensing and technology transfer experts. Free access to more than 12,000 LES International members engaged in licensing, in addition to free access to the largest technology transfer companies databases all around the world. Recognizing the best techniques and practices in licensing industries through professional training programs developed by LES-AC. Access to information and publications available in «Members Only» areas of the LES-AC and LESI websites.

2 Licensing Executives Society - Arab Countries (LES-AC) www.lesarab.

Member shall exert his/her efforts to enhance and achieve the Society s objectives. Member shall compensate the annual membership fees.

entrepreneurs, accountants, academics, company managers, government officials, technology transfer intermediaries and licensing consultants.

3 2 Licensing Executives Society - Arab Countries (LES-AC) How to join LES-AC Member shall be engaged in substantial activities related to Licensing, Technology Transfer, and IPRs, or related matters. Member shall respect the Society s constitution. Member shall exert his/her efforts to enhance and achieve the Society s objectives. Member shall compensate the annual membership fees. Membership Fees LES-AC membership is composed of individual members engaged in the profession of Licensing, Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property management, such as lawyers, inventors, entrepreneurs, accountants, academics, company managers, government officials, technology transfer intermediaries and licensing consultants. Annual Membership Fee: US $110 How to Compensate the Fees You can compensate your membership fees by drawing a check to the order of the Licensing Executives Society - Arab Countries, or by bank transfer to LES-AC s bank account: No. (151408) Jordan National Bank Shmeisani Branch Amman, Jordan Publications Guidelines to Licensing and Technology Transfer Agreements The booklet has been prepared to serve as a helping tool for licensors and licensees in regards to setting mutually acceptable and beneficial terms and conditions of the licensing agreement. LESI Guide to Licensing Best Practices, Arabic version The LESI Guide to Licensing Best Practices was designed to update licensing professionals with the current changes and future opportunities in this dynamic field. LES-AC Newsletter The LES-AC monthly newsletter is published for all members, national societies and other private and governmental bodies interested in the field of licensing and technology transfer. How to Become an Arab Certified IP Licensing Practitioner The guide contains full details about the Arab Certified IP Licensing Practitioner (ACIPLP) program, the targeted groups, enrollment requirements, the curriculum and levels of the program, as well as the study material. Introduction to Franchising Issued by LES-AC to enlighten the business community on the importance of franchising as a profit generating tool, this booklet sheds light on the distinction between franchising and licensing, the kind of business that can be franchised, the benefits and regulations of franchising, and a comprehensive analysis of franchising agreements.

4 Licensing Executives Society - Arab Countries (LES-AC) 3 REGIONAL OFFICE General Administration Building, Abdul Rahim Al-Waked Street, Bldg.No.46, Shmeisani, Amman, Jordan P.O.Box: , Amman 11192, Jordan Telephone: Fax: les@lesarab.org CHAIRMAN S OFFICE A 26 Smart Village, Km 28, Cairo / Alex Desert Road P.O.Box: 150 Smart Villages Telephone: / Fax: /34/35 tagco.cairo@tagi.com Amman-Jordan (Regional Office) tagi@tagi.com ALGERIA Algeria algeria@agip.com BAHRAIN Manama-TAGI tagco-bahrain@tagi.com Manama-AGIP bahrain@agip.com MOROCCO Casablanca morocco@agip.com CHINA Beijing- AGIP beijing@agip.com Shanghai- AGIP china@agip.com Hong Kong- AGIP beijing@agip.com EGYPT Cairo- TAGI tagco.cairo@tagi.com Cairo-AGIP egypt@agip.com Alexandria- TAGI tagco.alexandria@tagi.com Alexandria-AGIP agip.alexandria@agip.com INDIA New Delhi-AGIP india@agip.com Mumbai-AGIP india@agip.com IRAQ Baghdad- TAGI tagco.iraq@tagi.com Baghdad-AGIP iraq@agip.com Erbil- TAGI tagco.erbil@tagi.com Erbil-AGIP erbil@agip.com JORDAN Amman- AGIP Regional Office agip@agip.com Amman-AGIP jordan@agip.com Amman-Jordan Office tagco.amman@tagi.com

5 4 Licensing Executives Society - Arab Countries (LES-AC) Aqaba agcon.aqaba@agcon.com PAKISTAN Karachi pakistan@agip.com KUWAIT Kuwait- TAGI tagco-kuwait@tagi.com Kuwait-AGIP kuwait@agip.com LEBANON Beirut- TAGI tagco.beirut@tagi.com Beirut-AGIP lebanon@agip.com RUSSIA Moscow russia@agip.com CYPRUS Nicosia cyprus@agip.com OMAN Muscat- TAGI tagco-oman@tagi.com Muscat-AGIP oman@agip.com PALESTINE Gaza- TAGI tagco-gaza@tagi.com Gaza- AGIP gaza@agip.com Ramallah- TAGI tagco.ramallah@tagi.com Ramallah - AGIP westbank@agip.com QATAR Doha- TAGI tagco-qatar@tagi.com Doha- AGIP qatar@agip.com SAUDI ARABIA Riyadh- TAGI tagco.riyadh@tagi.com Riyadh-AGIP ksa@agip.com Khobar- TAGI tagco.khobar@tagi.com Jeddah- TAGI tagco.jeddah@tagi.com SUDAN Khartoum- TAGI tagco.sudan@tagi.com Khartoum- AGIP sudan@agip.com SYRIA Damascus- TAGI tagco-syria@tagi.com Damascus- AGIP syria@agip.com LIBYA Tripoli libya@agip.com

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