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Apr 22
3 min

Should I Take the Matter? A COVID-19 Refresher on Competence and Communication

the practitioner should self-reflect regarding their own risks to their reputation and license, as well as the malpractice risk if, during a

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All About the Signatures – Requirements for Filings Made with the USPTO

Emil J. Ali

Apr 10
4 min

All About the Signatures – Requirements for Filings Made with the USPTO

The USPTO’s regulations provide that documents requiring a person’s signature must be an original or graphic of a signature, whether handwri

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Allegations of Inequitable Conduct, and the Ramifications at OED

Emil J. Ali

Mar 6
4 min

Allegations of Inequitable Conduct, and the Ramifications at OED

Patent practitioners often call me frantically wondering whether the fact that a patent application they prosecuted years ago, which is n...

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OED’s War on Signatures – Understanding Signature Issues in Trademark Filings

Emil J. Ali

Feb 11
3 min

OED’s War on Signatures – Understanding Signature Issues in Trademark Filings

The letter comes in the mail from OED asking you a few questions about a handful of applications, including whether each form was electro...

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Responding to a Request for Information and Evidence from the USPTO's OED

Emil J. Ali

Dec 2, 2019
6 min

Responding to a Request for Information and Evidence from the USPTO's OED

Top tips to respond to an RFI from the Office of Enrollment and Discipline, including tips to understanding why and how OED receives info

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Federal Circuit Delivers Another "Win" for OED; Lessons Learned Regarding OED Procedure

Emil J. Ali

Nov 21, 2019
3 min

Federal Circuit Delivers Another "Win" for OED; Lessons Learned Regarding OED Procedure

Practitioners should be mindful that much of their conduct outside of patent and trademark law may implicate the jurisdiction of the USPTO,

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Executive Orders 13891 and 13892: changes we can expect at the USPTO

Emil J. Ali

Oct 25, 2019
10 min

Executive Orders 13891 and 13892: changes we can expect at the USPTO

Learn more about Executive Orders 13891 and 13892 and what changes we expect (or hope) to see at the USPTO, including within OED.

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Understanding OED’s Reciprocal Discipline System under 37 CFR § 11.24

Emil J. Ali

Oct 7, 2019
4 min

Understanding OED’s Reciprocal Discipline System under 37 CFR § 11.24

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The Sanctity of Attorney-Client Privilege and OED Investigations

Emil J. Ali

Sep 25, 2019
4 min

The Sanctity of Attorney-Client Privilege and OED Investigations

So what do you do when the Office of Enrollment and Discipline (OED) seeks communications between you and your client that are privileged?

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Emil J. Ali

Sep 23, 2019
1 min

Trademark Attorneys Prepare to "Log-In" to TEAS

Beginning on October 26, 2019, users accessing TEAS will be required to log-in to their MyUSPTO account, including using a two-factor authen

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The Basics of Moral Character Evaluations by OED

Emil J. Ali

Aug 19, 2019
6 min

The Basics of Moral Character Evaluations by OED

Learn more about enrollment investigations and moral character evaluations by OED.

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Commissioner for Trademarks Announces Major Upcoming Changes in Remarks to Congress and TPAC

Emil J. Ali

Jul 29, 2019
3 min

Commissioner for Trademarks Announces Major Upcoming Changes in Remarks to Congress and TPAC

Following our posts regarding the USPTO’s increased interest in trademark filing quality and amended procedures, including Director Iancu...

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Key Facts - Limited Recognition to Practice before the USPTO

Emil J. Ali

Jul 24, 2019
3 min

Key Facts - Limited Recognition to Practice before the USPTO

This article discusses some of the most common reasons for an individual to obtain limited recognition, and practical issues to consider.

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How Practitioners Should React to the New Trademark Examination Guide

Emil J. Ali

Jul 12, 2019
2 min

How Practitioners Should React to the New Trademark Examination Guide

In order to ensure practitioners are providing their clients with valuable legal services, and that they do not run feel the wrath of OED...

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USPTO Publishes Final Rule Implementing Rule Changes Affecting Foreign Trademark Filings

Emil J. Ali

Jul 2, 2019
2 min

USPTO Publishes Final Rule Implementing Rule Changes Affecting Foreign Trademark Filings

U.S. practitioners should be mindful of their responsibilities, including in complying with the USPTO Rules of Professional Conduct.

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Emil J. Ali

Jun 7, 2019
1 min

June CLE Opportunities

Emil J. Ali of Carr Butterfield, LLC will be speaking at a handful of upcoming continuing legal education seminars. Please click the lin...

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USPTO Director Raises Glass to Trademark Enforcement and Issues Sober Warning about Bad Faith Actors

Emil J. Ali

May 24, 2019
3 min

USPTO Director Raises Glass to Trademark Enforcement and Issues Sober Warning about Bad Faith Actors

Over the last few years, the USPTO has seen a tremendous uptick in foreign applications with inaccurate or possibly fraudulent claims of use

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Attorney Throws in Towel, Enters into Exclusion on Consent Agreement

Emil J. Ali

May 13, 2019
3 min

Attorney Throws in Towel, Enters into Exclusion on Consent Agreement

By entering into an exclusion on consent agreement, Mr. Travis Crabtree has voluntarily given up his license to practice before the USPTO

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Emil J. Ali

Apr 22, 2019
1 min

April and May CLE Opportunities

Emil J. Ali of Carr Butterfield, LLC will be speaking at a handful of upcoming continuing legal education seminars. Please click the lin...

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The Perilous Case of Double Disbarment by OED

Emil J. Ali

Mar 25, 2019
2 min

The Perilous Case of Double Disbarment by OED

Can you lose a law license you don’t presently have? According to the USPTO, yes you can. While not a common occurrence, a practitioner m...

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Should I Take the Matter? A COVID-19 Refresher on Competence and Communication

All About the Signatures – Requirements for Filings Made with the USPTO

Allegations of Inequitable Conduct, and the Ramifications at OED

OED’s War on Signatures – Understanding Signature Issues in Trademark Filings

Responding to a Request for Information and Evidence from the USPTO's OED

Federal Circuit Delivers Another "Win" for OED; Lessons Learned Regarding OED Procedure

Executive Orders 13891 and 13892: changes we can expect at the USPTO

Understanding OED’s Reciprocal Discipline System under 37 CFR § 11.24

The Sanctity of Attorney-Client Privilege and OED Investigations

Trademark Attorneys Prepare to "Log-In" to TEAS

The Basics of Moral Character Evaluations by OED

Commissioner for Trademarks Announces Major Upcoming Changes in Remarks to Congress and TPAC

Key Facts - Limited Recognition to Practice before the USPTO

How Practitioners Should React to the New Trademark Examination Guide

USPTO Publishes Final Rule Implementing Rule Changes Affecting Foreign Trademark Filings

June CLE Opportunities

USPTO Director Raises Glass to Trademark Enforcement and Issues Sober Warning about Bad Faith Actors

Attorney Throws in Towel, Enters into Exclusion on Consent Agreement

April and May CLE Opportunities

The Perilous Case of Double Disbarment by OED

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