LES Pittsburgh Chapter Event – Special Events: China
Western Perspective to Deal Making in China – Stories and Lessons & Chinese Business Culture and Getting Deals Done
Date/Time:
March 24, 2020
12:00-2:00 p.m.
Location:
Eddie Merlot’s Restaurant
Four Gateway Center
444 Liberty Ave #100
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Program:
The event is open to all. The event will feature a lunch followed by two panel discussions.
1.5 credits of Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education are available.
Connect with Pittsburgh corporate, academic, legal, technical and business professionals for a Special Focus Event on China hosted by the Pittsburgh chapter of LES (the Licensing Executives Society) from noon to 2 pm on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at Eddie Merlot’s Restaurant downtown.
The Pittsburgh LES chapter provides a forum for networking and exchange of information on all aspects of business dealmaking, such as licensing, intellectual property, valuation, diligence and negotiation to benefit the Pittsburgh business community.
This Special Event starts at noon with networking and lunch, followed at 12:30 pm by two panel discussions led by John Carney, Managing Director of China IPExchange, formerly Director of Licensing for Aptiv PLC/Delphi Automotive Systems, LLC.
The first 45 minute panel discussion will focus on “Western Perspective to Deal Making in China – Stories and Lessons”.
The second 45 minute panel discussion will focus on: “Chinese Business Culture and Getting Deals Done”.
Moderator:
John Carney, Managing Director of China IPExchange, formerly Director of Licensing for Aptiv PLC/Delphi Automotive Systems, LLC.
Featured panelists include:
David Schramm, Esq., Head of Patents and Licensing for Bayer Medical Care
Andrew Siminerio, Esq., Senior Counsel for Vitro Flat Glass LLC and PPG Industries, Inc.
Sunny Yang, Esq., PorterWright
Susan Chang, Ph.D. Technical Manager at TASI, Inc.
Tao He, Chinese Culture Diversity and Inclusion Speaker for the MidWest US Chinese Chamber of Commerce.
Registration:
LES Member (no CLE): $30
LES Member (with PA CLE): $45
Non-member (no CLE): $50
Non-member (PA CLE): $65
LES/LESI is a leading worldwide non-profit organization of 10,000+ business, intellectual property, and technology professionals providing networking and educational opportunities. The Pittsburgh chapter’s web page can be found at: https://www.lesusacanada.org/group/PITT
We will hold quarterly events on topics of interest to the Pittsburgh business community.
Please forward this email to anyone who might be interested in attending our events or joining LES.
If you have any questions, please contact us:
Dean Alderucci, Director of Research, Center for AI and Patent Analysis, Carnegie Mellon University and LES Member, alderucci@cmu.edu
Aditya Gottumukkala, Intellectual Asset Manager/Strategist, PPG Industries, Inc. and LES Member aditya@ppg.com
Ann Cannoni, Esq., Partner, The Webb Law Firm and LES Board Member acannoni@webblaw.com