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Emil J. Ali

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

Emil J. Ali

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...

Emil J. Ali

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?

Emil J. Ali

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

Emil J. Ali

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...

Emil J. Ali

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

Emil J. Ali

Can I Borrow Your Bar License and Put it on the Line?

“Bruce from China” wants to do just that and his e-mails on February 21, 2019 were clear: Can I use your attorney address? We help...

Emil J. Ali

USPTO Publishes Proposed Rule Aimed at Combating Trademark UPL

On February 15, 2019, the USPTO proposed a new rule to update the rules of practice in trademark cases, along with the rules regarding...

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