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

2. 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

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

4. 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

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

6. 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.

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

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

9. 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)

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

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

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

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