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The Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society (JPTOS), in a continuing effort to improve the Journal and our service to you, is pleased to introduce a paperless membership renewal program. Our Members can now sign up to receive renewal notifications via an e-mail account of their choice. Electing to enroll in this new program will not only reduce the mail that you receive at your home or office but will provide you with an electronic copy of your notice to save. The program will also provide you with more advanced notice of the need to renew your membership as the notices will be sent out at least three months prior to your expiration date. The notifications that you will receive will include all of the information provided in a paper renewal notice including an invoice that can be printed out either for your records or for you to mail to us if you wish to continue to pay by check. E-mail notifications will also allow your direct access to on-line renewal and your account making the renewal process several steps easier. You may sign up for this option by logging into your Member Account located in the upper right-hand corner and choosing the “Renewal Notifications” option. Verify the listed information and you will begin receiving renewal notifications through your e-mail account. Please note that participation in this program is completely voluntary. If you have any questions regarding this new offer, please contact me and I will be happy to address your concerns. Anastasia Midkiff Membership Coordinator
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I recently observed a change in the position of Editor-In-Chief at the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, and I would like to take a moment to thank Mr. Louis Zarfas for the fine job he has performed in this position over the past two decades. Lou's kindness and high intellect, qualities that are both important to being a good editor, enabled him to carry on the tradition of excellence that began with this Journal's first editor, in 1918, and has been continued through many notable editors including P.J. Federico. Lou came to the Office in 1972 when, after graduating from MIT, he took a government-wide exam, and listed Washington D.C. as the location in which he would like to work. Brad Huther, who was then a Personnel Specialist, learned of Lou's interest in architecture, and offered him a position as a Patent Examiner in the design group, and area in which Lou has been a Supervisory Examiner for the past eleven years. Lou became the editor of the Journal when Solicitor and former editor Gerald (Gerry) Bjorge suggested that Lou, who had recently graduated from law school, apply for the position. Lou's hobbies include a love of film, playing cards, and solving puzzles. He is also, I understand, an extremely talented artist. Any former editor will tell you how difficult these positions are, and Lou was there for over twenty years, introducing us to each issue with his signatory "That's all from here" (note that in the October issue, it says that is all from here). I am sure that I speak for many in expressing my appreciation for his being the catalyst in providing me with twenty years of informative information that has helped me in my work, and I wish him well in the future. Steve Blount
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