Trademark Ethics – McCabe Ali LLP Law

Mike Speaking – Alt Legal I Love Trademarks – Fraud with Errors: Avoiding Both Egregious and Unintentional Ethics Issues

Michael McCabe — Sat, 03 May 2025 20:40:44 +0000

Mike will be speaking at the I Love Trademarks Conference 2025 brought by Alt Legal. In this session Michael McCabe, Jr., Managing Partner, McCabe & Ali LLP will explore the pitfalls—from overt fraud to everyday oversights—and outline best practices for insulating yourself and your IP firm from liability. Attendees will learn how to: • Properly identify and intake your trademark client • Ethically address conflicts of interest before they escalate • Recognize bad actors and navigate client referral sources or intermediaries • Supervise non-practitioners to avoid ethics or malpractice charges

Mike Speaking – Virginia State Bar Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Course

Michael McCabe — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 21:16:11 +0000

Mike is thrilled to instruct on ethics in intellectual property law as a distinguished faculty member of the Virginia State Bar Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Course. The mandatory, full-day ethics event is essential for new members of the Virginia State Bar. This marks Mike’s 9th year as a Carrico Professionalism Course faculty member. Mike’s extensive background in ethics and intellectual property law ensures valuable insights and highlights for newly-admitted Virginia state lawyers specializing in the practice of patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret law.

Mike Speaking – Latest Developments in U.S.-China Trademark Ethics and USPTO Discipline

Michael McCabe — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 21:31:25 +0000

Mike recently spoke at the second-annual Ken Port Memorial Lecture, where he discussed the evolving landscape of trademark ethics in both the United States and China. Alongside esteemed panelists Will Covey and Mark Cohen, Mike explored the contrasting approaches taken by the USPTO and Chinese regulators in combating the rise of fraudulent trademark applications. This engaging discussion shed light on the crucial role of trademark ethics and the regulatory strategies adopted in the U.S. and China. As an experienced Intellectual Property Ethics attorney, Mike has provided representation and guidance to numerous U.S. trademark attorneys in confidential OED ethics investigations and disciplinary proceedings. For a terrific overview check out this publication: Ken Port Memorial Lecture focuses on U.S.-China trademark issues – News and Events | Mitchell Hamline School of Law

Mike Speaking – Malpractice Issues in IP Law at Boston Intellectual Property Law Association 2024 Symposium

Michael McCabe — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 16:49:35 +0000

I am thrilled to announce that I will be a featured speaker at the Boston Intellectual Property Law Association 2024 Symposium on April 11, 2024. This is an incredible opportunity to connect with colleagues in the field and engage in dynamic discussions on the latest developments in legal ethics and malpractice impacting IP professionals. Looking forward to sharing my insights and learning from others at this exciting event!

Michael McCabe and OED Director Covey Lead Plenary Session on IP Ethics at ABA-IPL Annual Meeting 2024

Michael McCabe — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 01:50:22 +0000

Michael McCabe and OED Director Will Covey will lead the opening Plenary session for the ABA Intellectual Property Law Section’s 2024 Annual Meeting (IPLSpring), in North Bethesda, Maryland. Will and Mike will address those nightmares that keep patent and trademark lawyers awake at night. Former Acting PTO Director Teresa (Terry) Rea will moderate this spirited discussion. One hour of ethics CLE.