The 2020 PTAB Bar Association Annual Conference is a premier event organized by the PTAB Bar Association, dedicated to practitioners involved in proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). This annual gathering brings together attorneys, patent agents, in-house counsel, and judges to discuss developments and best practices in PTAB litigation.
The conference agenda features a range of sessions covering key topics such as inter partes reviews (IPRs), post-grant reviews (PGRs), and covered business method (CBM) reviews. Attendees can expect in-depth discussions on recent case law, procedural strategies, and emerging trends affecting PTAB practice.
In addition to educational sessions, the conference offers practical opportunities for professional growth, including networking events and panel discussions with notable speakers from the PTAB and the broader intellectual property community. These interactions provide valuable insights and foster connections among PTAB practitioners.
This conference is ideal for legal professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of PTAB proceedings and stay current with the evolving landscape of patent law. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or new to PTAB practice, the event offers valuable content and networking opportunities to support your professional development.
Speakers(61)
Alison J. Baldwin
Partner at McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP
Alison J. Baldwin is a partner at McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP, specializing in intellectual property law.
Amanda Wieker
Administrative Patent Judge at United States Patent and Trademark Office
Administrative Patent Judge Amanda Wieker serves at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, focusing on patent trials.
Andrei Iancu
Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director at United States Patent and Trademark Office
Andrei Iancu serves as the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Andrew Baluch
Partner at Smith Baluch LLP
Andrew Baluch is a partner at Smith Baluch LLP, focusing on patent litigation.
Andrew Turner
Shareholder at Brooks Kushman P.C.
Andrew Turner is a shareholder at Brooks Kushman P.C., focusing on patent litigation.
Angela Oliver
Partner at Haynes and Boone
Angela Oliver is a partner at Haynes and Boone, focusing on appellate litigation.
Bob Steinberg
Partner at Latham & Watkins LLP
Bob Steinberg is a partner at Latham & Watkins LLP, specializing in intellectual property law.
Brian P. Murphy
Partner at Haug Partners LLP
Brian P. Murphy is a partner at Haug Partners LLP, focusing on patent litigation.
Christopher Paulraj
Administrative Patent Judge at United States Patent and Trademark Office
Administrative Patent Judge Christopher Paulraj serves at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, specializing in patent law.
Courtenay Brinckerhoff
Partner at Foley & Lardner LLP
Courtenay Brinckerhoff is a partner at Foley & Lardner LLP, focusing on biotechnology and pharmaceutical patent law.
Daniel Tucker
Partner at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP
Daniel Tucker is a partner at Finnegan, specializing in patent litigation and PTAB proceedings.
David C. McKone
Administrative Patent Judge at United States Patent and Trademark Office
Administrative Patent Judge David C. McKone serves at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, overseeing patent trials.
David Cavanaugh
Partner at WilmerHale
David Cavanaugh is a partner at WilmerHale, focusing on patent litigation and PTAB proceedings.
David Higer
Partner at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
David Higer is a partner at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, specializing in intellectual property litigation.
Deborah H. Yellin
Partner at Crowell & Moring LLP
Deborah H. Yellin is a partner at Crowell & Moring LLP, focusing on intellectual property law.
Deborah Sterling
Director at Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.
Deborah Sterling is a director at Sterne Kessler, focusing on biotechnology and pharmaceutical patent law.
Dion Bregman
Partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Dion Bregman is a partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, specializing in patent litigation.
Eldora Ellison
Director at Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.
Eldora Ellison is a director at Sterne Kessler, specializing in biotechnology patent law.
Elizabeth Weiswasser
Partner at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Elizabeth Weiswasser is a partner at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, specializing in life sciences patent law.
Gabrielle Higgins
Partner at Ropes & Gray LLP
Gabrielle Higgins is a partner at Ropes & Gray LLP, specializing in patent litigation.
Gene Lee
Partner at Perkins Coie LLP
Gene Lee is a partner at Perkins Coie LLP, specializing in intellectual property law.
Heather Petruzzi
Partner at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale & Dorr LLP
Heather Petruzzi is a partner at WilmerHale, focusing on intellectual property litigation.
Herb Hart
Partner at McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd
Herb Hart is a partner at McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd, specializing in intellectual property law.
J. Steven Baughman
President at PTAB Bar Association
J. Steven Baughman is the president of the PTAB Bar Association and a partner at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP.
Jacqueline Bonilla
Deputy Chief Administrative Patent Judge at United States Patent and Trademark Office
Deputy Chief Administrative Patent Judge Jacqueline Bonilla serves at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, overseeing patent trials.
James Stein
Partner at Lee & Hayes
James Stein is a partner at Lee & Hayes, specializing in intellectual property law.
James Worth
Lead Administrative Patent Judge at United States Patent and Trademark Office
Lead Administrative Patent Judge James Worth serves at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, specializing in patent law.
Jason Stach
Partner at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
Jason Stach is a partner at Finnegan, specializing in patent litigation and PTAB proceedings.
Jessica L.A. Marks
Senior Counsel at Unified Patents, LLC
Jessica L.A. Marks is senior counsel at Unified Patents, LLC, focusing on patent litigation.
John Dragseth
Principal at Fish & Richardson P.C.
John Dragseth is a principal at Fish & Richardson P.C., specializing in appellate litigation.
John Whealan
Associate Dean for Intellectual Property Law at George Washington University Law School
John Whealan is the associate dean for intellectual property law at George Washington University Law School.
Jonathan Stroud
Chief Intellectual Property Counsel at Unified Patents
Jonathan Stroud is the chief intellectual property counsel at Unified Patents, specializing in patent litigation.
Joseph Matal
Partner at Haynes and Boone
Joseph Matal is a partner at Haynes and Boone, focusing on intellectual property law.
Kal Deshpande
Administrative Patent Judge at United States Patent and Trademark Office
Administrative Patent Judge Kal Deshpande serves at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, adjudicating patent disputes.
Kara F. Stoll
Circuit Judge at US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Circuit Judge Kara F. Stoll serves on the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, focusing on patent appeals.
Larissa Bifano
Partner at DLA Piper
Larissa Bifano is a partner at DLA Piper, focusing on intellectual property law.
Li-Hsien (Lily) Rin-Laures
Managing Partner at RinLaures LLC
Li-Hsien (Lily) Rin-Laures is the managing partner at RinLaures LLC, focusing on biotechnology patent law.
Linda E. Horner
Administrative Patent Judge at United States Patent and Trademark Office
Administrative Patent Judge Linda E. Horner serves at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, specializing in patent law.
Mark Taylor
Assistant General Counsel at Microsoft
Mark Taylor is an assistant general counsel at Microsoft, focusing on intellectual property law.
Matt Johnson
Partner at Jones Day
Matt Johnson is a partner at Jones Day, specializing in patent litigation.
Megan Raymond
Partner at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Megan Raymond is a partner at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, specializing in patent litigation.
Melissa Haapala
Lead Administrative Patent Judge at United States Patent and Trademark Office
Lead Administrative Patent Judge Melissa Haapala serves at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, overseeing patent trials.
Michael Tierney
Lead Administrative Patent Judge at United States Patent and Trademark Office
Lead Administrative Patent Judge Michael Tierney serves at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, overseeing patent trials.
Mishima Alam
Patent Counsel at Google
Mishima Alam is patent counsel at Google, focusing on intellectual property law.
Naveen Modi
Partner at Paul Hastings LLP
Naveen Modi is a partner at Paul Hastings LLP, specializing in patent litigation.
Paul Naik
Senior Director of Intellectual Property at Seattle Genetics
Paul Naik is the senior director of intellectual property at Seattle Genetics, focusing on biotechnology patents.
Pauline M. Pelletier
Director at Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.
Pauline M. Pelletier is a director at Sterne Kessler, focusing on appellate litigation.
Pauline Newman
Circuit Judge at US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Circuit Judge Pauline Newman serves on the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, specializing in patent law.
Rae Lynn Guest
Administrative Patent Judge at United States Patent and Trademark Office
Administrative Patent Judge Rae Lynn Guest serves at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, adjudicating patent disputes.
Raghav Bajaj
Partner at Haynes and Boone
Raghav Bajaj is a partner at Haynes and Boone, specializing in patent litigation.
Robert Deberardine
Chief Intellectual Property Counsel at Johnson & Johnson
Robert Deberardine is the chief intellectual property counsel at Johnson & Johnson, specializing in patent law.
Saurabh Gupta
Partner at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Saurabh Gupta is a partner at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, specializing in patent litigation.
Saurabh Vishnubhakat
Professor at Texas A&M University School of Law
Saurabh Vishnubhakat is a professor at Texas A&M University School of Law, specializing in intellectual property law.
Scott McBride
Partner at McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd
Scott McBride is a partner at McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd, focusing on patent litigation and PTAB proceedings.
Sharon Prost
Chief Circuit Judge at US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Chief Circuit Judge Sharon Prost serves on the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, overseeing patent appeals.
Shayne O’Reilly
Associate General Counsel at Facebook
Shayne O’Reilly is an associate general counsel at Facebook, focusing on intellectual property.
Srikala Atluri
Senior Counsel at Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Srikala Atluri is senior counsel at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, specializing in intellectual property.
Stephen B. Maebius
Partner at Foley & Lardner LLP
Stephen B. Maebius is a partner at Foley & Lardner LLP, specializing in intellectual property law.
Thomas Rozylowicz
Principal at Fish & Richardson P.C.
Thomas Rozylowicz is a principal at Fish & Richardson P.C., focusing on intellectual property law.
Tom Giannetti
Administrative Patent Judge at United States Patent and Trademark Office
Administrative Patent Judge Tom Giannetti serves at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, overseeing patent trials.
William Fink
Vice Chief Administrative Patent Judge at United States Patent and Trademark Office
Vice Chief Administrative Patent Judge William Fink serves at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, overseeing patent trials.
Event Details
- Date
- September 24, 2020
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Pricing
- $50 - $780
- Audience
- Attorneys, patent agents, in-house counsel, judges, law students
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending