Emil J. Ali

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.

Emil J. Ali

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

Read more about Reciprocal Discipline by the USPTO under 37 CFR § 11.24, and how to respond to OED.

Emil J. Ali

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.

Emil J. Ali

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...

Emil J. Ali

The Inherent Bias of OED

Just like any agency or group operated or managed by individuals, OED is sometimes perceived to be biased. That is not to say that they...

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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