[Patentpractice] Good bye and thanks for all the fish.

[Randall Svihla]

So sorry to hear this.  Recently I was wondering how he had been doing and looked for any news but didn't find anything.  A little over 4 months since he told us.  Pancreatic cancer is merciless.

Randall S. Svihla
NSIP Law
Washington, DC


From: Patentpractice <patentpractice-bounces at oppedahl-lists.com> On Behalf Of Tim Ackermann via Patentpractice
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Subject: Re: [Patentpractice] Good bye and thanks for all the fish.

All, the local IP law association reported that Richard passed away on Friday.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/houston-intellectual-property-law-association-hipla_rip-richard-schafer-the-houston-ip-community-activity-7302128516173574144-3PsA/
Tim
Tim Ackermann
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On Fri, Oct 18, 2024 at 7:03 PM Richard Schafer via Patentpractice <patentpractice at oppedahl-lists.com<mailto:patentpractice at oppedahl-lists.com>> wrote:
This is probably the hardest post I’ve ever had to make.

Over the years, I’ve learned a lot from the members of these listservs, and I hope that occasionally I’ve been able to import some semblance of wisdom myself. I thank Carl for providing these listservs for the IP community.

But my participation is coming to an end.

I’m dying. I’ve been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, and my lifespan is being measured in months, not years. I’m closing my law practice and working with clients to move their matters elsewhere. And I’ll unsubscribe from all of the listservs at some point as I focus my remaining life on spending time with my wife.

So to all of you, goodbye. It’s been an honor and a privilege to be part of the IP community and I wish the best to everyone.

Best regards,
Richard A. Schafer | Schafer IP Law
P.O. Box 230081 | Houston, TX 77223
M: 832.283.6564 | richard at schafer-ip.com<mailto:richard at schafer-ip.com>

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