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
Amanda Wieker is an Administrative Patent Judge at the USPTO, focusing on patent trial proceedings.
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 law.
Angela Oliver
Partner at Haynes and Boone
Angela Oliver is a partner at Haynes and Boone, specializing in intellectual property law.
Bob Steinberg
Partner at Latham & Watkins LLP
Bob Steinberg is a partner at Latham & Watkins LLP, specializing in intellectual property law.
Brian E. 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
Christopher Paulraj serves as an Administrative Patent Judge at the USPTO, specializing in patent law.
Courtenay Brinckerhoff
Partner at Foley & Lardner LLP
Courtenay Brinckerhoff is a partner at Foley & Lardner LLP, specializing in patent law.
Daniel Tucker
Partner at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP
Daniel Tucker is a partner at Finnegan, specializing in patent litigation and counseling.
David C. McKone
Administrative Patent Judge at United States Patent and Trademark Office
David C. McKone is an Administrative Patent Judge at the USPTO, overseeing patent trial proceedings.
David Cavanaugh
Partner at WilmerHale
David Cavanaugh is a partner at WilmerHale, specializing in patent litigation.
David Higer
Partner at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
David Higer is a partner at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, focusing on intellectual property law.
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
Deborah Sterling is a director at Sterne Kessler, focusing on patent law.
Dion Bregman
Partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Dion Bregman is a partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, focusing on patent litigation.
Eldora Ellison
Director at Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox, P.L.L.C.
Eldora Ellison is a director at Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox, focusing on patent law.
Elizabeth Weiswasser
Partner at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Elizabeth Weiswasser is a partner at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, specializing in intellectual property litigation.
Gabrielle Higgins
Partner at Ropes & Gray LLP
Gabrielle Higgins is a partner at Ropes & Gray LLP, focusing on 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
Jacqueline Bonilla serves as Deputy Chief Administrative Patent Judge at the USPTO, 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
James Worth is a Lead Administrative Patent Judge at the USPTO, adjudicating patent disputes.
Jason Stach
Partner at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
Jason Stach is a partner at Finnegan, specializing in patent litigation.
Jessica L.A. Marks
Senior Counsel at Unified Patents, LLC
Jessica L.A. Marks is Senior Counsel at Unified Patents, LLC, specializing in patent law.
John A. Dragseth
Principal at Fish & Richardson P.C.
John Dragseth is a principal at Fish & Richardson P.C., specializing in intellectual property law.
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, focusing on patent litigation.
Joseph Matal
Partner at Haynes and Boone
Joseph Matal is a partner at Haynes and Boone, focusing on patent law.
Kal Deshpande
Administrative Patent Judge at United States Patent and Trademark Office
Kal Deshpande serves as an Administrative Patent Judge at the USPTO, adjudicating patent disputes.
Kara F. Stoll
Circuit Judge at US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Kara F. Stoll serves as a Circuit Judge at the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Larissa Bifano
Partner at DLA Piper
Larissa Bifano is a partner at DLA Piper, specializing in intellectual property law.
Li-Hsien (Lily) Rin-Laures
Founder at RinLaures LLC
Li-Hsien (Lily) Rin-Laures is the founder of RinLaures LLC, specializing in patent law.
Linda E. Horner
Administrative Patent Judge at United States Patent and Trademark Office
Linda E. Horner serves as an Administrative Patent Judge at the USPTO, specializing in patent law.
Mark Taylor
Senior Attorney at Microsoft
Mark Taylor is a Senior Attorney at Microsoft, managing intellectual property matters.
Matt Johnson
Partner at Jones Day
Matt Johnson is a partner at Jones Day, specializing in intellectual property 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 intellectual property litigation.
Melissa Haapala
Lead Administrative Patent Judge at United States Patent and Trademark Office
Melissa Haapala serves as a Lead Administrative Patent Judge at the USPTO, overseeing patent trials.
Michael Tierney
Lead Administrative Patent Judge at United States Patent and Trademark Office
Michael Tierney serves as a Lead Administrative Patent Judge at the USPTO, overseeing patent trials.
Mishima Alam
Senior Patent Counsel at Google
Mishima Alam is Senior Patent Counsel at Google, managing intellectual property matters.
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, managing IP strategy.
Pauline M. Pelletier
Director at Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox, P.L.L.C.
Pauline M. Pelletier is a director at Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox, focusing on patent law.
Pauline Newman
Circuit Judge at US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Pauline Newman is a Circuit Judge at the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Rae Lynn Guest
Administrative Patent Judge at United States Patent and Trademark Office
Rae Lynn Guest serves as an Administrative Patent Judge at the USPTO, adjudicating patent disputes.
Raghav Bajaj
Partner at Haynes and Boone
Raghav Bajaj is a partner at Haynes and Boone, focusing on patent law.
Robert DeBerardine
Chief Intellectual Property Counsel at Johnson & Johnson
Robert Deberardine is the Chief Intellectual Property Counsel at Johnson & Johnson, managing IP strategy.
Saurabh Gupta
Partner at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Saurabh Gupta is a partner at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, focusing on intellectual property 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 patent law.
Scott McBride
Partner at McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd
Scott McBride is a partner at McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd, focusing on patent litigation and counseling.
Sharon Prost
Chief Circuit Judge at US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Sharon Prost serves as the Chief Circuit Judge at the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Shayne O’Reilly
Associate General Counsel at Facebook
Shayne O’Reilly is Associate General Counsel at Facebook, focusing on intellectual property matters.
Srikala Atluri
Senior Counsel at Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Srikala Atluri is Senior Counsel at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, managing IP matters.
Stephen B. Maebius
Partner at Foley & Lardner LLP
Stephen B. Maebius is a partner at Foley & Lardner LLP, specializing in patent law.
Thomas Rozylowicz
Principal at Fish & Richardson P.C.
Thomas Rozylowicz is a principal at Fish & Richardson P.C., specializing in intellectual property law.
Tom Giannetti
Administrative Patent Judge at United States Patent and Trademark Office
Tom Giannetti serves as an Administrative Patent Judge at the USPTO, adjudicating patent disputes.
William Fink
Vice Chief Administrative Patent Judge at United States Patent and Trademark Office
William Fink is the Vice Chief Administrative Patent Judge at the USPTO, overseeing patent trials.
William Saindon
Lead Administrative Patent Judge at United States Patent and Trademark Office
William Saindon serves as a Lead Administrative Patent Judge at the USPTO, 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