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Mike Speaking at Licensing Executive Society – Ethics Issues for IP and Other Attorneys: Best Practices for Avoiding Common Mistakes

Michael McCabe — Sat, 03 May 2025 21:44:21 +0000

Mike spoke at a webinar-hosted CLE for the Licensing Executive Society USA & Canada on ethics issues facing attorneys in intellectual property and other fields of law. Attorneys are facing scrutiny by government regulators over whether their law practices comply with the USPTO rules of professional conduct. Lawyer and their employers who run afoul of their jurisdiction’s ethics rules may find themselves facing daunting collateral consequents, including responding to ethics grievances, malpractice complaints, and disqualification orders. This one-hour session will address common ethical issues faced by attorneys and best practices for creating a practice environment that promotes compliance with ethical obligations, including conflicts of interest, ineffective communications, and complying with the duty of candor before a tribunal. Sponsored by the Washington, D.C. Chapter.

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 – 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 – 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.

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