Licensing Executives Society China
LES International (LESI) is a not-for-profit, non-political, umbrella organization having 33 national and regional member societies, interested in technology transfers or licensing of intellectual property rights. Founded in 1973, LESI had "more than 12,000 individual members, including representatives of companies, scientists, engineers, academicians, governmental officials, lawyers, patent and trademark attorneys, and consultants". LES China was founded on 9th April 1986 in Beijing and now has nearly 200 members.LES China actively participates in international meetings and activities organized by LESI and other LES branches, delegates representatives to attend the annual LESI Annual Meeting, and normally holds professional seminars, LES China Annual Meeting and other member activities each year.