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Mike Presented: Ethics for IP Practitioners: Avoiding Discipline Before the USPTO

This 60-minute online ethics program, presented for Virgina CLE, covers the latest developments and issues in intellectual property (IP) ethics for patent and trademark attorneys, including: Comparison between USPTO and Virginia Rules Conflicts of Interest in IP Representation Trademark Ethics Issues Signature Issues Unauthorized Practice of Law The program is available online for viewing from […]

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Mike Presented: Risk, Regulation and Reality – Best Practices for You and Your IP Firm

Mike participated in a 90-minute panel discussion with in-house experts from professional liability insurer CNA to address ethics and risk management issues in Intellectual Property Law practice for Schwegman Lundberg Woessner, P.A., featuring: Sean Ginty – CNA Risk Control – Professional Responsibility and Profitable Practice Tracy L. Kepler – CNA Risk Control – A Day

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Mike Moderated: Ethics for U.S. IP Counsel Working With Foreign Associates

As part of the 2021 ABA-IPL IP Fall Institute, Michael McCabe moderated a panel of four experienced international IP practitioners on best practices and avoiding risks and ethical issues relating to interfacing with foreign associates in the delivery of patent and trademark legal services: Andrew T. Harry – Partner, Xsensus LLP, Alexandria, VA Michael R.

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Mike Presented: Ethics of IP Marketing and Advertising

The presentation provided attendees with an overview and insights into the history and current status of how the USPTO and other bars regulate lawyer advertising and marketing, including: USPTO regulatory power​ History of legal advertising​ Current advertising ethics rules​ Matchmakers and platforms​ Unauthorized practice of law​ Foreign associates ​

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ACBA Labor and Employment 2021 Symposium – Ethical Considerations in Joint Representation

his panel will address the ethical issues that can arise when jointly representing multiple plaintiffs or defendants, including with regard to actual and potential conflicts, the duty of confidentiality, and third-party payor relationships. Panelists will cover best practices for joint representation agreements, conflict waivers, and withdrawal from representation.

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