Hot Topics in IP Ethics: What Patent and Trademark Lawyers Need To Know
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About
This Course
Patent and trademark lawyers are subject to special ethics and substantive rules which differ from traditional law practice. This course is presented by a registered patent attorney who focuses his practice on ethics matters and is aimed to guide attorneys and remind them of their unique obligations under the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Rules of Professional Conduct, which are based upon the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct.
Attorneys will come away with a better understanding of best practices in patent and trademark prosecution, as well as litigation before the USPTO. Topics include candor, conflicts, and best practices in representing clients before the USPTO.
Patent attorneys and agents from all levels of experience, as well as both occasional and regular trademark attorneys, will benefit from this focused webinar.
Learning Objectives:
- Differentiate the USPTO’s regulatory powers, ethical rules, and federal preemption
- Discover nuanced topics related to intellectual property conflicts of interest, including subject matter conflicts and conflicts in Office Actions and searches
- Explore candor obligations at the USPTO
- Investigate best practices in representing clients
About the Presenters
Emil J. Ali, Esq.
McCabe & Ali LLP
Practice Area: Ethics (+ 1 other areas)
Emil J. Ali is a partner at McCabe & Ali, LLP where he focuses his practice on helping lawyers understand their obligations under state and federal law. As a registered patent attorney, a significant focus of his practice involves advising lawyers and law firms on all aspects of the intersection of IP and ethics matters. Emil’s work includes counseling clients on lateral transitions, malpractice avoidance, expert opinion and testimony, and respondent’s defense work before various bars and courts. You can view his musings on IP ethics issues at www.ipethicslaw.com.
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