What are the USPTO’s rules covering trademark practitioner recognition, signatures, and declarations? What steps does the USPTO take when we suspect the rules are violated? How have these steps changed in light of recent precedential decisions?
Learn from our expert attorneys as they cover relevant case law and discuss special scenarios related to representation, signature requirements, authority to sign, and more. We'll discuss:
- Who can represent a trademark client before the USPTO
- Who is authorized to sign trademark documents submitted to the USPTO
- How rule violators are sanctioned and barred from practice before the USPTO
It will be presented live via Webex from 2-3:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, September 30, and will conclude with a question-and-answer session. Please register by September 29.
This webinar will use a high degree of legal terminology and concepts familiar to experienced trademark professionals, but we encourage trademark filers of all experience levels to attend.
Email TMWebinar@uspto.gov to submit your questions or for more information about the event.
Speakers
- David Mayer, Staff attorney, Legal Policy Office
- Paul Nguyen-Ba, Staff attorney, Office of Enrollment and Discipline
Additional information
Accessibility accommodation
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please submit your request to the contact information listed above.
Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
If a state is not listed, contact your state bar to see if you can obtain credit in your state. Participants who attend the live session will receive a certificate of attendance and presentation materials for acquiring CLE credit in other states.