ETHICS & DISPUTES COMMITTEE

OBJECTIVES OF THE COMMITTEE

•   Raise the ethical standards of patent and trade marks attorneys

•   Process complaints and enquiries from clients of IPTA members

•   Assist members with questions on conflicts of interest and professional ethics

•   Provide training on conflicts of interest and professional ethics to IPTA members

•   Work with Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board on ethics standards and dealing with official complaints

MEASURABLE GOALS

•   Reduction in number of complaints to IPTA from clients

•   Successful outcome for clients with complaints

•   Annual ethics seminar

•   Increase in number of enquiries from IPTA members