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CPM Webinar Series: Creating and Running an Ethical IP Law Firm: A Survival Guide For Patent & Trademark Practitioners - Part 1
October 6, 2022 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Introduction and Overview of Legal and Ethical Duties IP Practitioners Owe to Clients, the Public, and the USPTO
This first part of AIPLA’s six-part webinar series lays the foundation for creating and running an ethical IP firm. During this inaugural session, explore who you may be working with, employing, and partnering with when designing and running an IP law firm and how each of these roles and positions can impact your practice and practice areas.
In addition, you will hear about the legal and ethical duties IP practitioners and their law firms owe to their clients, the USPTO (and other tribunals), adverse parties, third parties, and members of the public and how these duties impact your practice and potential for disciplinary action. Practitioner-client relationship formation and termination will also be discussed.
Subsequent parts in this six-part webinar series will build from these overarching principles. Monthly deep dives into specific practice tips will be provided outside of this webinar series through the support of a variety of AIPLA committees – stay tuned for dates, times, and topics.
Presented by: Michael McCabe, McCabe Ali LLC, and Jan Jacobowitz, Legal Ethics Consulting
This program is a FREE, members-only benefit
No CLE
News
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AIPLA Files Amicus Brief in Pegasystems Inc. v. Appian Corporation
April 29, 2025
Arlington, VA. April 24, 2025 –The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court of Virginia in Pegasystems Inc. v. Appian Corporation, an appeal concerning issues of trade secret misappropriation damages under the Virginia Uniform Trade Secrets Act (VUTSA). -
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AIPLA Comments to the USPTO on the WIPO GRTK Treaty
March 21, 2025
Arlington, VA. March 18, 2025 –The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) submitted comments on the World Intellectual Property Organization Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge. -
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Supreme Court Issues Unanimous Decision in Dewberry Group v. Dewberry Engineers
February 26, 2025
On February 26, 2025, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Dewberry Group, Inc. v. Dewberry Engineers Inc. The opinion is in line with the amicus brief filed by AIPLA on September 6, 2024. -
AIPLA Comments on Proposed Thai Patent Law
February 5, 2025
Arlington, VA. January 30, 2025 –The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) submitted comments to the Department of Intellectual Property of Thailand on the New Draft Patent Law being considered for adoption. The comments focus on many issues in the proposed law relating to patent registration, subject matter eligibility, patent term extensions, and enforcement, among other matters. -
AIPLA and IPO Issue Joint Letter to Congress Urging Action to Reduce Patent Backlog
February 4, 2025
In a joint letter, AIPLA and IPO urged Congress to ensure the USPTO has the resources and flexibility needed to address its patent application backlog, which has reached 826,000. The letter notes that timely patent examination is essential to US innovation, economic growth, and global competitiveness, yet recent executive actions—such as a hiring freeze, return-to-office mandates, and employee buyouts—may impact the USPTO’s operations. Unlike other agencies, the USPTO is funded by user fees, not taxpayer dollars, and must retain resources to process applications efficiently. Restrictive policies could slow innovation, weaken IP protection, and harm US economic leadership. Secretary of Commerce nominee Howard Lutnick has acknowledged the urgency of reducing delays, and we support efforts to strengthen the USPTO’s capacity. AIPLA and IPO welcome the opportunity to work with Congress on legislative and administrative solutions that support American inventors and businesses.