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CHAIRMAN'S NOTE

Dear WSG Members,

WSG continues to thrive upon an ever-expanding network of leading professional service firms, and we are more than delighted from what has already unfolded in 2018. This quarter has included networking events, new member introductions and many more ongoing elements of the organization.

Our 2018 European regional meeting took place in the beautiful location of Tallinn, Estonia and was hosted by member COBALT. Welcoming over 75 participants from 31 jurisdictions, members had the opportunity to network and engage in insightful seminars while several wonderful guest speakers shared their firsthand experience over many topics and discussions. WSG also recently hosted the 14th annual networking cocktail for WSG members attending the International Trademark Association (INTA) Annual Meeting in Seattle, Washington. The cocktail reception welcomed over 70 professionals from 41 member firms worldwide and allowed a great opportunity for IP professionals to network. Additionally, practice and industry groups continue to meet across the globe, including the most recent WSG Annual Tax Conference hosted by Jeantet in Paris. As well as our 2nd Annual Cross-Borders Deals Forum taking place in New York, New York as part of our ongoing alliance with Bloomberg Law.

This quarter WSG also introduced four very notable new members. Representing Australia and Singapore for Accounting Services - Boardroom Limited; Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, Kentucky, USA, Legal; BLP, Costa Rica, Legal; and our current member DFDL is now representing Bangladesh in addition to three other jurisdictions.

We look forward to the upcoming WSG�s IFA Networking Cocktail on 05 September in Seoul, South Korea as well as WSG�s IBA Networking Luncheon on 08 October in Rome, Italy. Additionally, we eagerly await the upcoming WSG Annual Meeting being held in Nassau, Bahamas and hosted by Graham Thompson. The program that has been created includes very impressive topics and speakers that you will not want to miss.

On behalf of the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors, I wish you all the best for the coming months and I encourage all of our members to register for the WSG Annual Meeting as well as take advantage of WSG�s many benefits.

Sincerely,

Mark J. Harty
Chairman
World Services Group