Join Registered Patent Attorney Emil J. Ali as he discusses the good, bad, and ugly of the current state of being an ethical patent lawyer. This CLE will discuss current topics related to a patent lawyer’s duty with respect to compliance with the USPTO Rules of Professional Conduct, as well as the Rules of Practice […]
Patent and trademark lawyers are subject to special ethics and substantive rules which differ from traditional law practice. This course delves into the unique ethical considerations and challenges faced by patent and trademark lawyers. Led by a registered patent attorney with expertise in ethics matters, this course will navigate attendees through five critical areas of
Emil Speaking at the TRTCLE – Essential Ethics: Five Key Considerations for IP Lawyers Read More »
Mike co-authored Dibble Dabble Double Trouble: Mitigating the Risks of Dabbling in Your Law Practice, published by In Practice . . . With CNA – A Practitioner’s Perspective on Emerging Legal Trends (Issue 3, June 2023). Co-authored with Tracy L. Kepler, Risk Control Consulting Director for CNA’s Lawyer Professional Liability program. This work presents the
Mike presented on a panel discussion on risk management strategies for protecting intellectual property practitioners from ethics and malpractice risks. The two-hour webinar was a joint presentation of Continental Casualty Company (CNA) and Herbert L. Jamison and Company (Jamison).
Mike Presented Risk, Regulation & Resilience: Sound Strategies for Your IP Practice Read More »
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
