OCIPLA February 2026 Luncheon

TOPIC:  Ethics for IP Lawyers

Date:  Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Time:  11:30am – 1:00pm

Location: Aptus Court Reporting
2040 Main St, Irvine, CA 92614

Join Emil J. Ali of McCabe & Ali, LLP as he returns to OCIPLA to present on current ethics issues that IP attorneys should be aware of.  From the use of artificial intelligence in patent prosecution and IP litigation to the USPTO’s war on foreign trademark filings, this luncheon will provide information on recent areas of focus for the USPTO’s Office of Enrollment and Discipline, the State Bar of California, as well as some best practices to avoid missteps in client relationships.

Registration:
Member: $15.00
Non-Member: $30.00
Student Non-Member: $20.00
In-House Counsel:  Register for a free membership and enjoy member pricing!

Registration fee includes parking validation.

SPEAKER

Emil J. Ali, Partner, McCabe Ali LLP

Emil J. Ali is a partner at McCabe & Ali, LLP where he focuses his practice on helping lawyers
understand their obligations under state and federal law. As a registered patent attorney, a
significant focus of his practice involves advising lawyers and law firms on all aspects of the
intersection of IP and ethics matters. Emil’s work includes counseling clients on lateral
transitions, malpractice avoidance, expert opinion and testimony, and respondent’s defense
work before various bars and courts. You can view his musings on IP ethics issues at
www.ipethicslaw.com.