Speaking Engagements

Counsel and law firms involved in patent prosecution must carefully evaluate client representations to avoid conflicts that could jeopardize clients’ rights, breach fiduciary duties, and violate the USPTO Rules of Professional Conduct and accompanying state legal ethics rules. Conflicts may arise when patent attorneys move between firms or develop knowledge in particular areas and seek […]

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

Join our panel of experts as they move from their armchairs to the center stage to debate and discuss current and controversial topics in legal ethics from APRL’s listserv. The panelists will learn live on stage which side of a topic they should be prepared to advocate, and will vie for the title  of the

Emil J. Ali and OED Director Will Covey participated in a fireside chat at the NAPP conference where they spoke about IP Ethics and OED discipline issues.

Conflicts of Interest in IP Practice Join us for a virtual CLE with Emil Ali, partner at McCabe//Ali. Description: Patent and trademark lawyers are subject to special ethics and substantive rules which are different from (and sometimes conflict with) traditional law practice. Join us for a new and insightful class presented by a registered patent