Ethical Issues of Remote Work forIP Professionals

• Date: 01 June 2023
• Author: Emil J. Ali

June 27, 2023WE BIN AR FE ATUR E

Ethical Issues of Remote Work for

IP Professionals

Emil J. Ali

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The impact of the COVID 19 pandemic on the legal profession is stark. For

example, the normalization of remote work and spending time with family are

key positive attributes that happened to emerge from an otherwise dicult

time for many.

Many lawyers and their clients had the ability to spend time with family,

balance childcare needs, and explore—all without having to travel. As time

went on, some lawyers considered taking a “gap year” to travel. Of course, while

not everyone had that luxury, there was a potential compromise. With the

advent of long-term rentals, some lawyers spent a few months in coastal and

rural communities—while still working. This permitted an escape, while also

immersing a family in a new place and potentially a new language, and

allowing a mix of fun and work.

 Attend the corresponding webinar, “Ethical Obligations and

Risks for IP Practitioners Performing Hybrid and Remote Work,”

on July 18, 2023.