USPTO Ethics Investigation – McCabe Ali LLP Law

Mike Speaking – 50th Annual Intellectual Property Law Institute – Navigating Ethical Minefields in Patent and Trademark Law: Challenges, Liabilities, and the Role of AI in IP

Michael McCabe — Sat, 03 May 2025 21:23:42 +0000

Mike will be speaking at the 50th Annual Intellectual Property Law Institute, co-sponsored by the Intellectual Property Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. Mike will explore the most pressing ethical challenges facing U.S. patent and trademark attorneys. This CLE will delve into the USPTO’s ongoing efforts to combat the unauthorized practice of IP law, emphasizing the practitioners’ responsibilities for supervising their legal teams and support staff alongside the USPTO’s enforcement of 37 CFR 11.18 through sanctions and disciplinary proceedings. Preview future ethical implications and opportunities presented by the rise of artificial intelligence and get insights into best practices for attorneys to integrate AI and other technology

Emil Speaking at Live at CELESQ – The Ethical Patent Lawyer – A Primer on the Ethics and Regulation of Patent Prosecutors

Paralegal — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 23:19:37 +0000

Join Registered Patent Attorney Emil J. Ali as he discusses the good, bad, and ugly of the current state of being an ethical patent lawyer.

This CLE will discuss current topics related to a patent lawyer’s duty with respect to compliance with the USPTO Rules of Professional Conduct, as well as the Rules of Practice in Patent Cases. Participants will learn about new cases and best practices with respect to subject matter conflicts, duty of disclosure, inequitable conduct, and supervising support staff through a review and in-depth understanding of the USPTO Rules of Professional Conduct and ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct (1.1, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 3.3, 5.3, 5.5). Participants will also learn about OED, the USPTO’s ethics regulator, and best practices for keeping in compliance with reporting

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Mike Presented Creating and Running an Ethical IP Law Firm: A Survival Guide for Patent and Trademark Practitioners (Part I)

Michael McCabe — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 15:09:04 +0000

Mike presented on ethics issues and practical guidance for IP attorneys seeking to start their own law firms. Co-presented with Jan L. Jacobowitz, adjunct professor and the former Director of Professional Responsibility and Ethics Program and the University of Miami School of Law.

Mike Presents: Ethical Considerations for Life Sciences Patent Lawyers at ACI’s 20th Advanced Summit on Life Sciences Patents

Michael McCabe — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 11:00:20 +0000

Mike McCabe will be participating in a panel discussion on Ethical Considerations for Life Sciences Patent Lawyers at the 2022 American Conference Institute (ACI) 20th Advanced Summit on Life Sciences Patents at the Harvard Club of New York on June 2, 2022. Mike is joined by Mercedes K. Meyer, Ph.D. (Partner, Faegre Drinker) and Huong Nguyen (General Counsel, Fosun Pharma).

This 1.0 hour ethics CLE will address ethics and disciplinary issues of interest to patent practitioners and rights holders in the life sciences area. Attendees will learn about the USPTO’s Office of Enrollment and Discipline and its handling of ethical grievances filed against life sciences patent attorneys and agents.

2020 ABA-IPL Section Annual Meeting: The USPTO’s Focus on Declarations

Emil Ali — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000

The USPTO’s Focus on Declarations – Moderated by Michael E. McCabe, Jr (McCabe Law) with panelists Emil Ali (Carr Butterfield), Kathleen Cooney-Porter (USPTO) and Robert J. Lavache (USPTO)

2020 ABA-Intellectual Property Law Section Annual Meeting

New Date: June 1, 2020

New Venue: Webinar