Emil Ali, in his first appearance on the Legal Toolkit podcast, stops by a chat with Jared about the unique challenges and worrying trends in IP ethics. Oh, what’s that? You’re not an IP attorney? Well, you’d be surprised how many non-IP attorneys get hit with these very much not trivial penalties. Check out the […]
Mike presented on ethics and disciplinary trends for patent and trademark attorneys for the Boston Intellectual Property Law Association 3rd Annual Symposium. Mike addressed multiple topics of interest including: Conflicts of interest in IP Knowing your IP client Duties of pre-filing investigations under 37 CFR 11.18 Unauthorized practice of law and the U.S. Counsel Rule
Mike presented to the Utah State Bar IP Sections 2023 IP Summit on recent developments in the USPTO’s efforts to stem the unauthorized practice of patent and trademark law, including ethical issues and risks when practitioners interface with unregulated intermediaries while delivering IP legal services to foreign clients. The discussion also addressed best practices when
Mike presented on ethics issues and practical guidance for IP attorneys seeking to start their own law firms. Co-presented with Jan L. Jacobowitz, adjunct professor and the former Director of Professional Responsibility and Ethics Program and the University of Miami School of Law.
Mike presented at the 33rd Annual Intellectual Property Seminar on Recent Hot Topics in IP Ethics. Mike addressed current ethics issues facing patent and trademark practitioners who practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and other developments affecting Virginia IP attorneys. This event was co-sponsored by Virginia CLE and the Virginia State Bar Intellectual
