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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"> E-trademarks <e-trademarks-bounces@oppedahl-lists.com>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Carl Oppedahl via E-trademarks<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Saturday, October 5, 2024 4:13 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> For trademark practitioners. This is not for laypersons to seek legal advice. <e-trademarks@oppedahl-lists.com><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Carl Oppedahl <carl@oppedahl.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [E-trademarks] Dolly opposes! (was What do you think happens if Dolly opposes?)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p>And has now filed opposition. The Notice is attached. My reaction is that the Notice is well written and concise and to the point.<span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On 9/4/2024 1:56 PM, Carl Oppedahl via E-trademarks wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>I note that Dolly Parton has filed for and obtained an extension of time to oppose.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On 8/19/2024 7:00 AM, John L. Welch via E-trademarks wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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