Speaking Engagements

This session provides IP practitioners, especially patent prosecutors, with practical, actionable guidelines for using generative AI tools while remaining compliant with professional conduct rules. We will break down the three critical ethical duties—Competence (verifying AI output), Confidentiality (secure data handling), and Candor (disclosure requirements)—to ensure your firm harnesses AI efficiency without risking client privilege or […]

After completing this session, participants will be able to: Understand the concepts of deceit and candor Appreciate the interplay of cross-border transactions and model rules Assess ethics and communications with adverse parties

Join IP Ethics Attorney Emil J. Ali as he covers specialized duties that apply to attorneys and agents who practice before the USPTO with an emphasis on conflicts of interest, duty of candor to the USPTO, and the consequences of inequitable conduct.  The presentation will discuss the relevance of the USPTO Rules of Professional Conduct,

This presentation addresses key areas of risk for intellectual property (IP) attorneys and law firms, focusing on: Effective Calendaring and Docketing: How missed deadlines lead to malpractice claims and disciplinary actions. AI and Legal Ethics: The benefits, risks, and ethical obligations when using artificial intelligence in legal practice. Cybersecurity Threats: Real-world case studies of law