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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#002060">While I do not know if my scheduled will allow me to drop by during the Atlanta reception, I wanted to echo what Carl wrote. I’m one of the listserv members who does more reading and
learning from the wisdom shared by others. I was able to stop by the reception in DC in 2022, my first one, and very much appreciated the opportunity to talk shop and schmooze without having to strengthen business ties with vendors or foreign associates.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#002060">Thank you,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#002060">Leesa<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"><font color="#4d4d4d"><font face="Calibri"><strong>Leesa N. Weiss<br style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"><em>Partner</em><br style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"></strong></font></font></span><img 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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> E-trademarks <e-trademarks-bounces@oppedahl-lists.com>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Carl Oppedahl via E-trademarks<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, April 18, 2024 12:27 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> for trademark practitioners <e-trademarks@oppedahl-lists.com><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Carl Oppedahl <carl@oppedahl.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [E-trademarks] more reasons to attend the reception<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>I keep thinking of things to add to the reception brochure at <a href="https://www.oplf.com/e-t/">
https://www.oplf.com/e-t/</a>:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Here are two paragraphs that I added just now:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>Many, and perhaps most, of the receptions that will take place in Atlanta during this time are (understandably) largely commercial in nature. A typical reception is sponsored by a trademark firm or trademark service provider, and is (understandably) focused
on strengthening the business relationship between the firm or provider and its customers. This reception is intended to be strikingly different, with a focus on collegiality and professionalism among the members of the listserv community, and an emphasis
on good relationships with Offices such as the USPTO and WIPO. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p>As members of the listserv community well know, there are many members of the listserv who are very generous, answering questions posed by listserv members, helping to solve problems faced by listserv members, and offering mentorship and support to newcomers
to the trademark community. This reception is a unique opportunity to meet and thank such generous people.<o:p></o:p></p>
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