LESI External Relations Committee LESI Winter Planning Meeting Brazil, Rio de Janeiro January 28-30, 2011

Committee Structure CO-CHAIRS: Advisor ViceChairs: VICE CHAIRS: The External Relations Committee is made up of the following members: CO-CHAIRS: Dr. Klaus-Dieter Langfinger, Germany Arthur Rose, USA/Canada Advisor ViceChairs: Heinz Goddar, Germany Willy Manfroy, USA/Canada VICE CHAIRS: Markus Ineichen, Switzerland  Walter Copan, USA/Canada  Ichiro Nakatomi, Japan Ken McKay, USA/Canada Francois Painchaud, USA/Canada Audrey Yap, Singapore

The External Relations Committee Structure (cont.) Board Liason: Jean-Christophe Troussel, Benelux Members on the Committee: Nabil M. Salamé , Canada Fabriama Niang, LES France

Set up the annual high level meeting in Geneva Develop Agenda Relations with WIPO – Dr. Klaus-Dieter Langfinger, Markus Ineichen and Jean-Christophe Set up the annual high level meeting in Geneva Develop Agenda

WIPO Trademark Manual – Ken McKay Internal review at WIPO in process WIPO will advise on progress in April 2011

First conference call held January 27/28, 2011 was very productive. Global Technology Impact Forum (GTIF) January 24-24, 2012, Geneva Switzerland – Audrey Yap First conference call held January 27/28, 2011 was very productive. Plan to have restricted work session with leaders of the three tracks at the LESI London meeting.

World Economic Forum (WEF) - Ichiro Nakatomi Continue to develop ties with the World Economic Forum (Davos)

Invitations to LESI Conference in London – Art Rose Invite representatives from selected international organizations to the LESI Conference in London (June 5-8, 2011).

History of Invitations and Planning for London 1. Manila - list of invitees and attendance Sent invitations to WIPO, AIPPI, APAA, WTO, UNIDO, ACPAA to attend Manila meeting. Acceptances for Manila: WIPO, APAA and AIPPI. 2. Africa - list of invitees and attendance Sent invitations to APAA, AIPPI, WEF World Economic Forum, OAPI, ARIPO, WIPO, WTO, and ACPAA. Acceptances for Africa: Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA), AIPPI, WIPO, WEF World Economic Forum, 3. Planning for London Meeting in June – (a) List of those that we should definitely invite: WIPO, AIPPI, APAA, WTO, UNIDO, ACPAA, WEF World Economic Forum (b) list of those we should consider inviting (Need guidance from LES Board): WTO, ICC, WHO, UNCITRAL, FICPI, IBA, ECTA, AFP, ICC, AIPA, OHIM, GACG, ABA-IPL and AIPLA., World Bank Group (IFC)

Continue work with UNEP and Climate Change Mitigation. - Walter Copan UNEP – Walter Copan Continue work with UNEP and Climate Change Mitigation. - Walter Copan

European Patent Office (EPO)- Jean-Christophe Troussel and Christian Appelt Continue and enhance relations with the EPO through the LESI European Committee.

Outreach to Selected International Organizations Francois Painchaud – America & Europe Dr. Fabirama Niang – Africa Nabil M. Salamé - Middle East

LESI External Relations Committee LESI Winter Planning Meeting Brazil, Rio de Janeiro January 28-30, 2011