Patent and trademark lawyers are subject to special ethics and substantive rules which differ from traditional law practice. This course is presented by a registered patent attorney who focuses his practice on ethics matters and aims to guide attorneys and remind them of their unique obligations under the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Rules of Professional Conduct, which are based upon the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct.

Attorneys will come away with a better understanding of best practices in patent and trademark prosecution, as well as litigation before the USPTO. Topics include candor, conflicts, and best practices in representing clients before the USPTO.

Patent attorneys and agents from all levels of experience, as well as both occasional and regular trademark attorneys, will benefit from this focused webinar.

Course Time Schedule:

Eastern Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Central Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Mountain Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Pacific Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Alaska Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hawaii-Aleutian Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

https://www.trtcle.com/teleconferences-cle/ny/5107/hot-topics-in-ip-ethics

The course will provide a comprehensive overview of the United States Patent and Trademark
Office (USPTO) Rules of Professional Conduct, which are rooted in the ABA Model Rules of
Professional Conduct. Participants will gain valuable insights into the specific ethical obligations
and best practices relevant to patent and trademark prosecution and litigation before the USPTO.

Attorneys at all levels of experience, specializing in patent law, as well as occasional and regular
trademark practitioners, will find immense value in this focused and informative webinar. Join us
to enhance your understanding of the ethical nuances in IP practice and equip yourself with the
knowledge and strategies to navigate these challenges effectively.

Recurring Videoconference every first Tuesday of the month except August.

• Conflicts of interest in IP
• Knowing your IP client
• Duties of pre-filing investigations under 37 CFR 11.18
• Unauthorized practice of law and the U.S. Counsel Rule for trademarks

In this Ethics CLE, former OED attorney Emil J. Ali will provide a brief introduction to the USPTO’s Office of Enrollment and Discipline (OED) and will explain how to ensure compliance with the USPTO Rules of Professional Conduct. Trademark attorneys are often unaware, until it is too late, that their conduct may not comport with the technical requirements, including regarding signatures, declarations, specimens, and more. Such violations may then implicate the USPTO’s ethical rules and lead to discipline. Based on his experience investigating misconduct within OED, and now representing practitioners before OED, Emil will provide best practices for how to avoid common pitfalls in trademark practice.

https://www.altlegal.com/connect/schedule

Tickets available at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/altlegal/325477

International Trademark Association (INTA) 2020 Annual Meeting – INTA’s 142nd Annual Meeting

New Ethical Issues in U.S. Trademark Law, a panel discussion featuring Michael E. McCabe, Jr.  (McCabe Law LLC) and David Kramer (Gemini Risk).  The panel will address recent changes in U.S. trademark practices and procedures and the hottest topics in legal ethics facing trademark practitioners and their clients worldwide who wish to secure registered trademark rights in the United States

New Date: November 16, 2020

New Venue: Webinar