The PTAB Bar Association's 2021 Thought Leader Summit was a virtual event held on January 28, 2021, organized by the PTAB Bar Association. This summit brought together leading practitioners, judges, and industry experts to discuss significant developments and future directions in practice before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).
The summit featured two main panel sessions. The first, titled "PTAB Judge’s Panel," provided an overview of the most impactful PTAB decisions from 2020, including those designated as precedential and informative. Judges shared their insights on these decisions and their implications for future proceedings. The second session, "An Industry and Practitioner Look Forward," explored anticipated changes in PTAB practice, offering perspectives from both industry representatives and practitioners on current challenges and potential solutions.
In addition to the panel discussions, the event included virtual roundtable discussions designed to foster interactive dialogue among attendees and PTAB judges. These sessions allowed participants to engage directly with judges on various topics, enhancing the collaborative atmosphere of the summit.
The summit was particularly beneficial for attorneys, patent agents, and other professionals involved in PTAB practice. It provided a platform to stay informed about recent developments, gain insights from experienced judges and practitioners, and engage in meaningful discussions about the future of PTAB proceedings.
Speakers(22)
Ashraf Fawzy
Senior Counsel at Unified Patents
Ashraf Fawzy, Senior Counsel at Unified Patents, spoke in the Industry and Practitioner Look Forward panel at the 2021 Thought Leader Summit.
Dave Kappos
Partner at Cravath
Dave Kappos, a partner at Cravath, participated as a speaker in the Industry and Practitioner Look Forward panel at the 2021 Thought Leader Summit.
David McKone
Lead Judge at USPTO
Lead Judge David McKone participated in the Round Table Discussion at the 2021 Thought Leader Summit.
Grace Obermann
Administrative Patent Judge at USPTO
Administrative Patent Judge Grace Obermann contributed to the Round Table Discussion at the 2021 Thought Leader Summit.
James Worth
Lead Judge at USPTO
Lead Judge James Worth contributed to the Round Table Discussion at the 2021 Thought Leader Summit.
Joe Matal
Partner at Haynes and Boone, LLP
Joe Matal, a partner at Haynes and Boone, LLP, was a speaker in the Industry and Practitioner Look Forward panel at the 2021 Thought Leader Summit.
Kalyan Deshpande
Lead Judge at USPTO
Lead Judge Kalyan Deshpande participated in the PTAB Judge’s Panel at the 2021 Thought Leader Summit.
Karl Renner
President Elect at PTAB Bar Association
Karl Renner was the President Elect of the PTAB Bar Association and moderated the PTAB Judge’s Panel at the 2021 Thought Leader Summit.
Ken Barrett
Acting Lead Judge at USPTO
Acting Lead Judge Ken Barrett contributed to the Round Table Discussion at the 2021 Thought Leader Summit.
Kevin Turner
Lead Judge at USPTO
Lead Judge Kevin Turner was a participant in the Round Table Discussion at the 2021 Thought Leader Summit.
Linda Horner
Administrative Patent Judge at USPTO
Administrative Patent Judge Linda Horner contributed to the PTAB Judge’s Panel at the 2021 Thought Leader Summit.
Matt Anderson
IP Litigation Lead at Medtronic
Matt Anderson leads the IP Litigation team at Medtronic and was a speaker in the Industry and Practitioner Look Forward panel at the 2021 Thought Leader Summit.
Melissa Haapala
Lead Judge at USPTO
Lead Judge Melissa Haapala took part in the Round Table Discussion at the 2021 Thought Leader Summit.
Michael Tierney
Vice Chief Judge at USPTO
Vice Chief Judge Michael Tierney participated in the Round Table Discussion at the 2021 Thought Leader Summit.
Michelle Ankenbrand
Lead Judge at USPTO
Lead Judge Michelle Ankenbrand participated in the Round Table Discussion at the 2021 Thought Leader Summit.
Scott Boalick
Chief Judge at USPTO
Chief Judge Scott Boalick delivered the USPTO Keynote at the 2021 Thought Leader Summit.
Scott Moore
Lead Judge at USPTO
Lead Judge Scott Moore was involved in the Round Table Discussion at the 2021 Thought Leader Summit.
Scott Weidenfeller
Vice Chief Judge at USPTO
Vice Chief Judge Scott Weidenfeller took part in the Round Table Discussion at the 2021 Thought Leader Summit.
Steve Baughman
President at PTAB Bar Association
Steve Baughman served as the President of the PTAB Bar Association during the 2021 Thought Leader Summit.
Teresa Rea
Secretary at PTAB Bar Association
Teresa Rea, Secretary of the PTAB Bar Association, moderated the Industry and Practitioner Look Forward panel at the 2021 Thought Leader Summit.
Thomas Giannetti
Administrative Patent Judge at USPTO
Administrative Patent Judge Thomas Giannetti was a participant in the Round Table Discussion at the 2021 Thought Leader Summit.
William Fink
Vice Chief Judge at USPTO
Vice Chief Judge William Fink was a speaker in the PTAB Judge’s Panel at the 2021 Thought Leader Summit.
Event Details
- Date
- October 8, 2021
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Virtual Event
- Pricing
- $5,000 sponsorship
- Audience
- Attorneys, patent agents, and professionals involved in PTAB practice.
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending