About LES Scandinavia

A Nordic community engaged in intellectual assets and commercialisation

LES Scandinavia is the Nordic chapter of the global Licensing Executives Society (LES), connecting professionals across Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway and Iceland to facilitate networking, knowledge exchange and professional development.

As part of the global LES International network, LES Scandinavia brings together individuals from across the Nordic region who work with intellectual assets in a commercial, strategic or legal context. Our community spans industries and disciplines, including business, law, technology and academia, reflecting the diverse perspectives required to create value from intellectual assets.

Through seminars, conferences and other professional activities, LES provides a forum for discussion and experience-sharing on current and emerging issues related to intellectual property, intellectual assets and their commercialization. We aim to support continuous learning, professional development and the building of personal networks by facilitating exchanges between practitioners with different backgrounds, roles and levels of experience.

Operating across national borders, LES Scandinavia also plays an important role in strengthening Nordic collaboration and connecting the region to the wider international LES community. By fostering relationships, sharing best practices and encouraging cross-border perspectives, we strive to facilitate a deeper understanding of how intellectual assets can be effectively managed, protected and commercialized, in a national, regional and global context.

Membership

Become a member of
LES Scandinavia & LESI

Bringing together all five Nordic countries within the international framework of LES International (LESI), LES Scandinavia unites professionals with an interest in the commercial aspects of intellectual assets.
By joining LES Scandinavia, you become part of a Nordic and global, collaborative and generous community of professionals with an interest in advancing the commercialization of intellectual assets to bring creativity and innovation to the market. We are dedicated to connecting people: local to global, industries and expertise, creativity and innovation. Elevate your professional profile and enjoy a range of exclusive benefits designed to amplify your success. As a member, you gain access to global expertise, Nordic and international events, LESI Committees, valuable discounts, exclusive surveys and publications, and the world’s largest network of professionals working with intellectual assets.

The Board

Board of Directors

The board comprises of two representatives from each Nordic country (except for Iceland, which currently has no appointed board members). In addition, the current President, Immediate Past President and President Elect – roles that rotate among the Nordic countries – are also Board members.

Contacts

Nomination Committee
nomcom@lesscandinavia.org

President
Ia Modin
Gozzo Advokater (Sweden)
President Elect
Julius Berg Kaasin
Brækhus (Norway)
Immediate Past President
Dan Bjerg Geary
Bech-Bruun (Denmark)
Board member
Anja Stensrud Elverum
BAHR (Norway)
Board member
Janicke Sund Nissen
DNV (Norway)
Board member
Michael Solhøj
ECCO (Denmark)
Board member
Marie Hovel Hansen
Novonesis (Dennmark)
Board member
Olli Pekonen
Vensum Power (Finland)
Secretary
Suvi Julin
Berggren (Finland)
Board member
Åsa Hellstadius
Vinge (Sweden)
Board member
Christina Wainikka
Confederation of Swedish Enterprise (Sweden)

The secretariat

Northern Networking Events

LES Scandinavia is supported by an external Secretariat, operated by Northern Networking Events (NNE) in Scotland. NNE also serves as the secretariat for LES International. Our Secretariat manages the administrative matters, including membership enquiries and access to LESI’s member platforms, and supports the organization’s Annual Conference.

Contact

Director
David Massey
LES Scandinavia Secretariat Manager
Ruth Cunningham

Contact LES

Scandinavia

Ia Modin
President   |   Gozzo advokater
ia.modin@gozzo.se
Taina Lehtovaara
Secretariat
secretariat@les-scandinavia.org

 

International

LES International
238 Main Street, Rutherglen,
Glasgow, G73 2HP,
United Kingdom
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