Speaking Engagements

This presentation explores the wide-ranging ethical challenges and complex evidentiary issues that arise with the use of AI and Intellectual Property Law. As AI tools are used for tasks such as patent drafting, legal research, reverse engineering, and searching, attorneys must navigate ethical duties of competence, confidentiality, and candor toward the USPTO and other tribunals. […]

A deep dive into the ethical responsibilities and regulatory landscape facing modern IP practitioners. This presentation explores USPTO oversight, conflict of interest challenges in patent and trademark matters, candor obligations, and real-world disciplinary cases—essential knowledge for any attorney practicing before the Office.    

This presentation, delivered by Emil J. Ali of McCabe & Ali LLP, provides a comprehensive overview of key ethical issues facing intellectual property lawyers today. Attendees will explore the regulatory authority of the USPTO, dissect the complexities of IP conflicts—including subject-matter conflicts and in-house ethical dilemmas—and examine candor obligations in patent and trademark prosecution. The

This session provides IP practitioners, especially patent prosecutors, with practical, actionable guidelines for using generative AI tools while remaining compliant with professional conduct rules. We will break down the three critical ethical duties—Competence (verifying AI output), Confidentiality (secure data handling), and Candor (disclosure requirements)—to ensure your firm harnesses AI efficiency without risking client privilege or

After completing this session, participants will be able to: Understand the concepts of deceit and candor Appreciate the interplay of cross-border transactions and model rules Assess ethics and communications with adverse parties