LES PHILIPPINES COMMITTEES 2004-2006

Auditors
Chairman: Risel Castillo-Taleon

Reviews the financial records and reports of the Society at the end of each fiscal year; Report to the Board of Directors on the results of its annual review; Advises the Treasurer and the Board of Directors with regard to modifications and improvements to the financial record-keeping and reporting systems of the Society.

Biotechnology
Chairmen: Roger Nicandro / Mon Esguerra

Addresses the aspects of the range of enabling technologies in this industry which present particular problems requiring solutions in the field of licensing.

Provides a support mechanism for various groups concerned with the development and use of biotechnology, such as, universities, hospitals, government-funded research, small and large biotech businesses, venture capitalists in addressing their special needs.

Addresses strategic alliances which drive the industry and encourage symbiotic relationships in this field.

Encourages participation from all disciplines of the industry including human and animal therapeutics, agriculture, animal husbandry, plant and crops, basic research, bioinformatics, gene therapies, DNA and monoclonal diagnostics.

Chemical Industries
Chairmen: Roger Nicandro / Mon Esguerra

Serves as a focal point for the members of the petrochemical, chemical, polymers, and associated industries. The committee will promote networking among its members, sponsor appropriate educational activities such as, but not limited to, workshops, lectures, and seminars. It will aggressively pursue recruitment of business-oriented members on a worldwide basis.

Communications
Chairman: Trisha Bunye

Arranges for a wide dissemination of the discussions and deliberations of LES International and its committees.

Facilitates the exchange of information on matters of mutual interest between chapters.

Promotes and encourage contacts and cooperation between chapters of LES.

Promotes, encourages and coordinates communication between the Committees of LES International, with the aim of ensuring that their work is complementary, not in conflict.

Constitution
Chairmen: Tony Velicaria / Celso Cruz

Reviews the Articles of Incorporation, the corporate By-laws and the Rules of Conduct of LESI and the Constitution, By-laws and Rules of Conduct of Member Societies from time to time.

Copyright Licensing
Chairmen: Ferdi Fider / Celso Cruz

Provides a forum for study, reflection and discussion among members of issues relevant to copyright licensing generally, but it focuses on questions of interest to all participants in the computer and information systems sector, with a particular emphasis on the issues which affect the licensing and, more generally, the diffusion of computer technology. An additional particular interest is the application of copyright and other similar and associated forms of protection to the area of industrial designs.

Dispute Resolution
Chairman: Ferdi Fider

Monitors what is going on in Dispute Resolution, both concerning ordinary civil disputes and alternative dispute resolution, e.g. Arbitration and Mediation and shall study and report on developments in practice in litigation and arbitration as well as a comparative study of civil disputes and arbitration in various legislations. The committee shall educate the membership through workshops and articles in les Nouvelles as to the changes and effective use of civil courts and arbitration as well as in Dispute Resolution practice.

Education
Chairman: Edith Hechanova

Its mission is to accumulate, develop, catalog, inventory, and distribute educational materials that are useful to the member societies and to the public at large. Inter alia, the Committee will: (1) collect and index copies of workshops, seminars, and speeches given at society meetings around the world; (2) provide the index to member societies and other interested parties; (3) provide copies of the materials to member societies; (4) develop educational programs and courses that can be used by member societies; (5) co-operate with other institutions in the development of educational materials.

Biotechnology
Chairmen: Roger Nicandro / Mon Esguerra

Addresses the aspects of the range of enabling technologies in this industry which present particular problems requiring solutions in the field of licensing.

Provides a support mechanism for various groups concerned with the development and use of biotechnology, such as, universities, hospitals, government-funded research, small and large biotech businesses, venture capitalists in addressing their special needs.

Addresses strategic alliances which drive the industry and encourage symbiotic relationships in this field.

Environmental Technologies
Chairman: Bong Carag

Provides a forum for discussion of environmental issues across several technological disciplines. The activities of the Committee are expected to grow as environmental issues and legislation become more important in the next millennium. The committee will monitor legislation on environmental issues and provide a reference source for LES members by forming a database of LES members involved in environmental issues.

Health Care
Chairman: Boy Calma

Provides a forum for airing issues common to all licensors and licensees. Monitors and reports developments in law and business of health care products, technology transfer, identifies problems and recommends solutions.

Industrial Sector
Chairman: Lorna Kapunan

Studies the evolution of industrial sector activities within LES member societies, and will recommend actions by LESI to encourage the expansion to other sectors and to other member societies those activities which support the continued growth and effectiveness of LESI in meeting the needs of its members.

Industry-University Transactions
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IT & E-Commerce
Chairmen: Pecky Casuela / Vic Amador (Vice-Chair)

Provides members with a business networking forum within LESI and with other multimedia industry associations. The fields of interest of the LESI IT and E-commerce Industries Group include Interactive Electronic Products; CD ROM Development and Royalty Structure; Digital Information Communications; Entertainment, Sports & Character Licensing; Software; Copyrights & Trademarks; Electronic Commerce; Music Motion Pictures and Television and Virtual Reality

Legal
Chairmen: Tony Velicaria / Celso Cruz

Advises the officers and delegates regarding legal matters relevant to the business and programs of LES International and makes recommendations to the Board of Delegates

Long Range Planning
Chairmen: Mon Esguerra / Ferdi Fider / Trisha Bunye

The Long-Range Planning Committee has the responsibility to undertake a permanent and continuous study of the goals, objectives, roles and activities of LES Philippines.

Management and Internal Publications
Chairman: Trisha Bunye

The Committee is responsible for the update, production and distribution of LESI publications designed to streamline procedures within LES and/or to inform the public (organizations, government bodies) about LES.

Membership
Chairman: Risel Castillo-Taleon

Reviews applications for membership and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors.

Nominating
Chairman: Risel Castillo-Taleon

Evaluates the candidates for officers of the Society

Pan - Asia
Chairman: Al Ancheta

Undertakes activities in cooperation with the other LES Societies in Asia ( China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore)

Patent and Technology Licensing
Chairman: Cesar Cruz

Prepares papers and undertakes studies on matters relevant to patent and technology licensing as requested by or agreed with the officers of LES International.

Trademark and Character Licensing
Chairman: Llewellyn Llanillo

Collects and disseminates information regarding trademark and character licensing, including know-how and techniques of licensing trademarks as assets