Upcoming – 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

Mike Speaking – Concurrently and Ethically Representing Companies, Owners, and Employees in the Same Matter

Michael McCabe — Sat, 03 May 2025 20:52:46 +0000

Mike will be speaking at a Strafford Webinar on the ethics of concurrently representing companies, owners, and employees in the same matter. This CLE webinar will guide outside litigation counsel through the practicalities and applicable ethical rules for avoiding disqualification when they are asked to represent the client as well as the client’s members, officers, directors, or employees in the same matter or in depositions. The panel will also discuss strategies and solutions for anticipating potential conflicts when a key employee-witness leaves the company.

Mike Speaking – AIPLA 2025 Spring Meeting – AI in IP Practice: Ethical Considerations and Requirements

Michael McCabe — Fri, 02 May 2025 19:00:01 +0000

Mike is moderating a panel of experts on the latest developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and ethics for IP practitioners at the AIPLA 2025 Spring Meeting. Joining the program is Ian Schick (Paximal) and Paula Heyman (Maschoff Brennan).

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 – Ethics and Malpractice in IP Prosecution and Litigation: Best Practices for Avoiding Trouble

Michael McCabe — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 23:11:47 +0000

Mike will captivate the audience with his expert analysis on cutting-edge advancements in legal ethics and malpractice matters, exclusively tailored for patent and trademark attorneys attending the esteemed annual gathering of the Virginia State Bar Intellectual Property Law Section. His discourse will shed light on the continuous endeavors undertaken by the courts and the USPTO to uphold ethical standards and counteract deceitful behaviors through regulatory actions and licensing penalties. Attendees will gain invaluable insights on establishing a culture of integrity within their IP practice, thus safeguarding themselves against any potential ethics investigations or disciplinary actions by Virginia state authorities or the USPTO.