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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

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...

Emil J. Ali

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

Emil J. Ali

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,

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

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...

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