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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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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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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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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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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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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

Mar 18, 2019
3 min

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 a...

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

Emil J. Ali

Feb 22, 2019
3 min

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 custom...

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All About The Office Of Enrollment And Discipline

Emil J. Ali

Mar 6, 2018
3 min

All About The Office Of Enrollment And Discipline

As one of the only former Office of Enrollment and Discipline (OED) attorneys in private practice, I receive many questions about the inner

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What To Do When You Receive An OED Grievance.

Emil J. Ali

Jan 30, 2018
2 min

What To Do When You Receive An OED Grievance.

Whether you practice in trademark or patent law, you generally want to avoid receiving communication from the Office of Enrollment and Di...

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

Allegations of Inequitable Conduct, and the Ramifications at OED

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

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

The Sanctity of Attorney-Client Privilege and OED Investigations

The Basics of Moral Character Evaluations by OED

How Practitioners Should React to the New Trademark Examination Guide

Attorney Throws in Towel, Enters into Exclusion on Consent Agreement

The Inherent Bias of OED

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

All About The Office Of Enrollment And Discipline

What To Do When You Receive An OED Grievance.

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