Membership
Membership in LES China, Hong Kong Sub-Chapter is open to all persons who are resident in Hong Kong and have an interest in the commercialization of intellectual property rights.
Membership is also open to residents of other countries, for example in the case where there is no local society, or members of other LES societies who would like to participate in activities organized for Hong Kong members.
Applications for membership are considered by the Council of the Hong Kong Sub-Chapter, which will make recommendation for admission to the Board of LES China. Persons admitted as a member automatically become a member of both LES China and of the Hong Kong Sub-Chapter, and can participate in activities organized by both societies.
Please note that there may be a delay of a few weeks between making an application for membership and being notified of acceptance.
An application for membership must be accompanied by a fully completed application form and the required payment, to be sent to the Treasurer of the Hong Kong Sub-Chapter.
Membership Categories for Licensing Executives Society China, Hong Kong Sub-Chapter (LESCHK)
Membership Term is Biennial – i.e., for 2 years from Jan 1 on an odd-numbered-year to Dec. 31 of the following even-numbered year
Select Membership Below
Cost:
- 1st member from an organization: $2000 for 2 years or $1200 for 1 year (e.g., joining in the even biennium year)
- 2nd member from an organization: $1800 for 2 years or $1000 for 1 year (e.g., joining in the even biennium year)
- 3rd and additional member(s) from an organization: $1600 for 2 years or $900 for 1 year (e.g., joining in the even biennium year)
Conditions/Benefits:
- Members are typically composed of licensing, tech transfer, industry/university/business professionals, consultants, agents, and other interested parties
- Members may join the LESCHK council and may run for an office (Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer)
- May be on a committee (Legal, Young Members’ Congress, Membership & Social, Industry Liaison)
- HKTDC Design Gallery VIP Card
- Attendance at other LESI events at the member rate
- LESCHK members are also members of LES China
- Approval by LESCHK and LES China
Eligibility:
- Licensing Professional or intended Licensing Professional residing in Hong Kong
Cost:
- $800 for 2 years or $500 for 1 year (e.g., joining in the even biennium year)
- Convertible to full LESCHK membership by paying the difference
Conditions/Benefits:
- Complete LESCHK application form, pay the prescribed fee
- Entitled to LESCHK Member rate for all LESCHK (but not LES Int’l or LES China, or other LES chapters’) activities.
- Not entitled to request CPD points
- Not entitled to vote in any LESCHK matters
- Not entitled to hold out as member of LESCHK (or that of any other chapters)
- May be on a committee, but not entitled to hold an office/be a council member.
Eligibility:
- Member of University Tech Transfer Office, Non-profit, and/or academia residing in Hong Kong
- May not otherwise be in private practice or in-house
Cost:
- $800 for 2 years or $500 for 1 year (e.g., joining in the even biennium year)
- Convertible to full LESCHK membership by paying the difference
Conditions/Benefits:
- May attend seminars (e.g., educational/CPD events) organized by LESCHK for free. For dinners/networking/social/other LESCHK activities/events, they will have to pay the member’s rate.
- Not entitled to claim CPD points
- Not entitled to vote in any LES matters
- Not entitled to hold out as member of LESCHK (or of any other chapters) or as LESCHK Friend
- May be on a committee, but not entitled to hold an office/be a council member.
Eligibility:
- Must be a current part- or full-time tertiary, grad, or post-grad student in a HK educational institution.
- Or upon invitation by/from any LESCHK Council Member
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