Emil J. AliFeb 10, 20203 min readOED’s War on Signatures – Understanding Signature Issues in Trademark FilingsThe letter comes in the mail from OED asking you a few questions about a handful of applications, including whether each form was...
Emil J. AliDec 2, 20196 min readResponding to a Request for Information and Evidence from the USPTO's OEDTop 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. AliNov 20, 20193 min readFederal Circuit Delivers Another "Win" for OED; Lessons Learned Regarding OED ProcedurePractitioners should be mindful that much of their conduct outside of patent and trademark law may implicate the jurisdiction of the USPTO,
Emil J. AliSep 25, 20194 min readThe Sanctity of Attorney-Client Privilege and OED InvestigationsSo what do you do when the Office of Enrollment and Discipline (OED) seeks communications between you and your client that are privileged?
Emil J. AliAug 19, 20196 min readThe Basics of Moral Character Evaluations by OEDLearn more about enrollment investigations and moral character evaluations by OED.
Emil J. AliMar 5, 20183 min readAll About The Office Of Enrollment And DisciplineAs one of the only former Office of Enrollment and Discipline (OED) attorneys in private practice, I receive many questions about the inner