Speaking Engagements

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Mike Moderated: Ethics in Trade Secret Cases and Before the USPTO

Mike moderated a panel discussion at the 2021 American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) Annual Meeting on ethics issues in trade secret cases and in matters before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).  Featuring panelists: Will Covey – Deputy General Counsel and Director for the USPTO’s Office of Enrollment and Discipline (OED) Astor

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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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