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SUMMARY:OCIPLA February 2026 Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC:  Navigating Ethical Minefields in IP Practice: Conflicts\, Candor\, and Compliance for Patent and Trademark Attorneys \nDate:  Wednesday\, February 18\, 2026\nTime:  11:30 AM – 1:00 PM\n11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: registration\, lunch\, networking\n12:00 – 1:00 PM: program \nLocation: Aptus Court Reporting\n2040 Main St\, Irvine\, CA 92614 \nThis ethics CLE\, delivered by Emil J. Ali of McCabe & Ali LLP\, provides a comprehensive overview of key ethical issues facing intellectual property lawyers\, both in private practice and in-house. Attendees will explore the regulatory authority of the USPTO\, dissect the complexities of IP conflicts—including subject-matter conflicts and in-house ethical dilemmas—and examine candor obligations in patent and trademark prosecution and litigation. \nThe session also addresses the USPTO’s continued focus on candor and signature requirements\, as well as tips for California practitioners dealing with CTAPP.  Join Emil as he takes you through practical examples\, and best practices to uphold ethical standards\, avoid malpractice\, and navigate the evolving ethics landscape of IP law with confidence. \nRegistration:Member: $15.00Non-Member: $30.00Student Non-Member: $20.00\nIn-House Counsel:  Register for a free membership and enjoy member pricing! \nRegistration fee includes parking validation. \n  \n \n  \nSPEAKER\nEmil J. Ali\, Partner\, McCabe Ali LLP \n\n \nEmil J. Ali is a partner at McCabe & Ali\, LLP where he focuses his practice on helping lawyers\nunderstand their obligations under state and federal law. As a registered patent attorney\, a\nsignificant focus of his practice involves advising lawyers and law firms on all aspects of the\nintersection of IP and ethics matters. Emil’s work includes counseling clients on lateral\ntransitions\, malpractice avoidance\, expert opinion and testimony\, and respondent’s defense\nwork before various bars and courts. You can view his musings on IP ethics issues at\nwww.ipethicslaw.com.
URL:https://www.ocipla.org/event/ocipla-february-2026-luncheon/
LOCATION:2040 Main Street\, Irvine\, CA\, 92614\, 2040 Main Street\, Irvine\, 92614\, United States
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