Gavin Hyde-Blake from Eccora will discuss the role of the investigator in acquiring, securing, licensing and protecting intellectual property.
Including:
- The benefits of using an IP investigator – for the IP professional, licensee and licensor
- How to get the best out of an investigator
Gavin Hyde-Blake is an investigator who began working in intellectual property over 25 years ago. He has investigated all types of IP and worked directly and indirectly with everything from several of the world’s biggest brand owners to start-ups. He has investigated IP infringements, piracy and counterfeiting around the world in almost every industrial sector.
Gavin is the Managing Director of Eccora, a boutique investigation company that specialises in assisting IP professionals in the establishment, development, management and protection of Intellectual Property Rights.
LES Member – £40
LES Member Guest (must register with member) – £45
Non Member – £50
Group booking discounts available upon request to the LES B&I Admin Office
Pricing includes light food and drinks.
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We are happy to share the details of the first international edition of CLP’s Community Engagement Series, which will dive into the topic of professional growth in the world of intellectual property licensing and business development. These events have been held across the US, and this will be the first international event. Event details are included below and at the registration website. We also encourage you to forward this information to your colleagues.
Certified Licensing Professionals, Inc., and sponsor Meunier Carlin & Curfman, IP Law, with the support of the Licensing Executives Society Britain and Ireland, warmly invite you to join us for an evening of excellent networking and professional growth at this central London event on the evening of Tuesday, 28 October 2025. Whether you are starting your career in intellectual property licensing or looking to take it to the next level, this dynamic evening promises real-world insights, expert guidance, and meaningful connections.
Event Highlights:
Fireside Chat: Gain leading insights and enjoy an engaging fireside chat moderated by Fiona Nicolson with panelists:
- Hayley French – CEO, Domainex Limited; Venture Partner, Vesalius Biocapital; Chair, Octiocor Limited
- Anji Miller – Senior Academic Engagement Partner, LifeArc; Director of LifeArc Fellowship Programmes; CLP Board of Governors Secretary; Chair, LES Life Science Committee
- Donna Hackett – Head of Business Development, Francis Crick Institute; Director, KDH BioManagement Ltd
Networking That Matters: Take part in a vibrant networking reception with fellow professionals from academia, industry, and beyond. Whether you’re a newcomer or a veteran in licensing, this is your chance to connect, exchange ideas, and expand your professional circle.
Why Attend?
Expand Your Network: Build lasting relationships with industry and academic thought leaders and peers.
Career Growth: Learn more about success in licensing and actionable strategies to elevate your licensing career your career.
Complimentary Event: The event is FREE to join—thanks to the generous sponsor, Meunier Carlin & Curfman.
Reserve Your Spot!
Space is limited—secure your place today. Open the door to new opportunities in IP licensing. Let’s unlock the future together—see you there!
We are thrilled to be hosting the LESI 2026 Annual Conference in Dublin!
Preparations are already well underway, and we look forward to welcoming many of you to this exciting event in April.
To give you an early glimpse of what is in store, we invite you to join our webinar on Wednesday (15 October) at 1:00 p.m. (UK time). During the session, we will share details about the speaker programme, social events, and pre and post-conference tours.
The call for proposals is open and we will also talk about what we are looking for and the submission process.
REGISTER HERE!
IP Valuation isn’t a dark art, the way to approach it is to use sound methodology and a deep understanding of technology, its place in the market and the associated IP. The talk will cover:
- -The when and the why of IP valuation
- -Three main methodologies
- -Sharing value in IP transactions
- -Getting to deal terms
SPEAKER: Andrew Tingey – Director Licensing & IP Transactions, Symbiosis IP (part of Gateley)
Andrew Tingey is a leading IP strategist with over 20 years’ experience in a variety of commercial roles centred around licensing and other IP-based transactions, having been nominated for the “IAM300 Global Leaders” list of the world’s leading IP strategists for four consecutive years.
Andrew holds a first-class honours degree in Biochemistry from the University of York, a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Leicester, and a triple-accredited MBA from the Open University Business School. Andrew has also held Certified Licensing Professional accreditation since 2012.
Andrew has a real “hands-on” experience of dealmaking in hundreds of IP-based transactions from the perspectives of big corporate, venture capital and top-tier technology transfer offices. Andrew has successfully completed several IP transaction projects for clients in multiple sectors, including in and out licensing, with an emphasis on valuation and determination of acceptable deal terms.
Andrew was previously a Principal Consultant and Director at IP Pragmatics (now Wellspring), and Head of Commercialisation for Imperial College London, overseeing the formation of dozens of start-up companies and the completion of over 300 licence agreements. He has also held roles as Senior Director, Licensing & IP Strategy at Eagle Genomics and Director of Licensing at Royal DSM NV.
LES Member – £35
LES Member Guest (must register with member) – £40
Non Member – £45
Group booking discounts available upon request to the LES B&I Admin Office
Pricing includes light food and drinks.
REGISTER ONLINE HERE
REGISTER MANUALLY HERE
Explore the critical aspects of “exclusivity” in licensing agreements with our focused training session designed for licensing professionals. This session will delve into the nuances of exclusive, non-exclusive, and sole licences – looking particularly at what “exclusivity” means, how it works for licensing parties, and how you can manage “exclusivity” within your licensing portfolio in order to best support your commercial goals.
Key Highlights:
- – Types of Exclusivity: Understand the differences between exclusive, non-exclusive, and sole licenses and their implications under English law.
- – Strategic Considerations: Learn how to strategically negotiate exclusivity terms, in particular, in the context of specific IP rights.
- – Risk and Reward: Assess the potential risks and benefits associated with different exclusivity arrangements and how to best manage these for your business.
Join us to enhance your expertise in crafting and managing licensing agreements with a focus on exclusivity, ensuring optimal outcomes for your organisation.
SPEAKERS; ROSE SMALLEY-GORDON AND DAVE HOLT
Read about our speakers here
This session is part of 3 ‘Lunch & Learn’ webinars. Details on the other sessions can be found below:
Introduction to Intellectual Property Due Diligence (2 June)
Introduction to Licensing Due Diligence (30 June)
Join for 1 or for all 3!
LES Member – FREE
Non Member – £20 each OR £50 for all 3
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We are pleased to invite you to our 2025 Annual Conference in London on Tuesday, 8 July with the theme of “IP and Trade in an Age of Uncertainty: Licensing as a Solution”. From the raising of tariffs to the rapid advances in AI the global trading environment is in a state of flux. The conference will have a range of sessions discussing this changing environment and the role licensing can play in helping businesses navigate a path forward.
– Licensing in an Age of Uncertainty
– EU Pharma Strategy & Impact on Licensing
– MedTech and Wellness: technology commercialisation and IP licensing
– Adapting Contracts for AI and Machine Learning: Navigating Risk, Regulation, and Intellectual Property
– Leveraging Knowledge to Bridge the Gap: Academic Expertise to Entrepreneurial Success
– AI start-ups and IP
CHECK OUT THE PROGRAMME & SPEAKER INFORMATION HERE
Session details and further speaker information coming soon!
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The Conference will be followed by a dinner at Bankside Hotel (£75).
On Monday, 7 July there will be a full-day LES100 Training Course, “Commercialising IP through the Power of Licensing”. Find out more here.
The LES100 Training Course will take place in LONDON on Monday, 7 July 2025!
This is the introductory course in the Licensing Executives Society’s Intellectual Asset Management Series and it is designed for those who are relatively new to licensing.
The course will provide an overview of intellectual property and licensing, divided into five modules, with examples, exercises, and interaction between instructors and fellow students including a mock licensing negotiation.
It is aimed at:
- -SMEs who require an introduction to licensing Intellectual Property (IP),
- -Those who are new to or considering a career in licensing and technology transfer,
- -Lawyers and Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys looking for greater familiarity with the business of IP licensing,
- -Entrepreneurs who need to understand the value of their IP,
- -Technologists who want to understand how to identify and monetise IP,
- -Those working in university technology transfer, and
- -Students interested in learning the basics of IP and how to commercialise IP through licensing.
What does the course cover?
An overview of IP and IP Licensing, divided into five Modules, with examples, exercises and interaction between instructors and fellow students in each Module:
Module 1: Introduction & IP Basics: This Module introduces, defines and gives examples of the different types of IP including patents, trademarks, copyright, designs and trade secrets in the context of commercialisation.
Module 2: Basics of IP Commercialisation & Licensing: Introduction to Licensing, including reasons for licensing, description of licensing agreements, infringement, competition law, and relationship-building.
Module 3: Determining Reasonable Licence Fees & Royalty Rates: This Module talks about risks and rewards, different valuation methods (Market, Financial, Cost) and their pros and cons, together with royalty structures.
Module 4: Managing Risks: Identify the different kinds of risk and how to manage them, i.e. confidentiality, infringement, liability, collection of royalties and other fees.
Module 5: Licensing Game: Students put into practice what they have learned by dividing into licensee and licensor teams that then discuss and negotiate terms on a licensing case study. At the end of the sessions all teams report their results and reasoning.
How long is the course?
One full day. Modules 1,2 and 3 are presented in the morning, and Modules 4 and 5 in the afternoon. Module 5, with its negotiating and reporting sessions, is the longest of the five. Lunch is included.
Instructors.
LES100, as with all LES courses, is taught by LES volunteers who are active practitioners in their fields.
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The LES B&I 2025 Annual Conference will be held on Tuesday, 8 July. Click HERE for full details.
Join us for an introductory training session, aimed at those new to licensing and intellectual property, focused on developing skills for conducting due diligence on licensing agreements. This session will provide you with the essential tools and insights needed to effectively evaluate and manage licensing deals, and may even improve your negotiation techniques.
We will cover issues relating to:
- – contracting parties and ownership of underlying IP;
- – deal structures and changes of control;
- – sufficiency of grant, and extent of rights;
- – subcontracting and sublicensing rights;
- – responsibilities for enforcement actions and consent provisions; and
- – performance standards, termination triggers and consequences.
Enhance your expertise and ensure the success of your licensing transactions by building your confidence through effective due diligence.
SPEAKERS; ROSE SMALLEY-GORDON AND DAVE HOLT
Read about our speakers here
This session is part of 3 ‘Lunch & Learn’ webinars. Details on the other sessions can be found below:
Introduction to Intellectual Property Due Diligence (2 June)
What Does Licensing “Exclusivity” Mean? (21 July)
Join for 1 or for all 3!
LES Member – FREE
Non Member – £20 each OR £50 for all 3
REGISTER ONLINE HERE
REGISTER MANUALLY HERE
Understanding the intricacies of IP due diligence is crucial for anyone entering the field of IP. It involves an examination of IP rights, identifying potential risks, and assessing the overall strength of the IP portfolio in the context of the business’ commercial activities. Engaging with the process is essential for making informed decisions and safeguarding interests in any IP transaction.
This lunchtime session is designed to equip attendees with the foundational knowledge necessary to navigate the complexities of IP-heavy transactions effectively.
We will cover:
- – an overview of investment transaction structures (i.e. by share acquisition or asset purchase) – and why this is important in the context of IP due diligence;
- – common issues faced by businesses during the due diligence process – from entitlement and chain of title queries, to protection of trade secrets, to ongoing infringement actions; and
- – strategies for mitigating identified risks – depending on your position in the transaction.
This session is an invaluable opportunity for those new to the field of intellectual property licensing to build a strong foundation in IP due diligence.
SPEAKERS; ROSE SMALLEY-GORDON AND DAVE HOLT
Read about our speakers here
This session is part of 3 ‘Lunch & Learn’ webinars. Details on the other sessions can be found below:
Introduction to Licensing Due Diligence (30 June)
What Does Licensing “Exclusivity” Mean? (21 July)
Join for 1 or for all 3!
LES Member – FREE
Non Member – £20 each OR £50 for all 3
REGISTER ONLINE HERE
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With more and more competition for funding in the cleantech space, it is becoming vital for both new and established players to maximise their potential to convince funders to continue to support their commercial and technological development. A key part of this for cleantech start ups is ensuring robust and meaningful protection for their IP, and this particular sector presents many challenges for them.
We have assembled a panel of experts in the field with perspectives from investors, in-house IP managers and also a view from companies originating from University TTOs to give unique insight into this fast moving topic.
Moderator: Jeremy Holmes, Independent IP Consultant
Speakers:
Jane Jin, Co-Founder & COO at OXCCU Tech
Arielle Schacter, Associate at Kiko Ventures
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE SPEAKERS HERE
LES Member – FREE
Non Member – £20
Non Member Group Rate (up to 5 colleagues) – £50
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