The 2023 PTAB Bar Association Annual Conference was held from March 8 to 10, 2023, at the Ritz-Carlton in Washington, D.C. Organized by the PTAB Bar Association, this event brought together practitioners, in-house counsel, patent agents, and members of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) to discuss best practices, recent developments, and current policy considerations in PTAB practice.
The conference featured a comprehensive agenda covering a range of pertinent topics. Sessions included discussions on hot topics before the PTAB, effective use of experts in PTAB trials, and insights from Administrative Patent Judges on procedural and substantive issues. Additionally, the event offered a mock oral argument session and a game show format panel providing tips for PTAB practice.
Attendees had ample opportunities for networking through various events, including a welcome mixer and committee meet-and-greet sessions. Notable speakers included Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and USPTO Director Kathi Vidal, who participated in a fireside chat, and Chief Judge Scott Boalick, who delivered the keynote address. The conference also featured panelists from the federal judiciary, including Federal Circuit Judge Pauline Newman and Magistrate Judge Christopher Burke.
This conference was ideal for attorneys, patent agents, and law students interested in PTAB practice. It provided valuable insights into current issues, practical tips from experienced practitioners and judges, and opportunities to connect with peers and industry leaders.
Speakers(6)
Christopher Burke
Magistrate Judge at United States District Court for the District of Delaware
Magistrate Judge Christopher Burke presides over cases in the District of Delaware, including patent litigation.
Clark Cheney
Chief Administrative Law Judge at United States International Trade Commission
Clark Cheney is the Chief Administrative Law Judge at the USITC, overseeing investigations into trade practices.
Kathi Vidal
Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director at United States Patent and Trademark Office
Kathi Vidal serves as the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO, overseeing the nation's patent and trademark systems.
Kimberly Kelleher
Deputy Director at Office of Enrollment and Discipline, USPTO
Kimberly Kelleher serves as Deputy Director of the OED at the USPTO, focusing on ethical standards for practitioners.
Pauline Newman
Circuit Judge at United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Judge Pauline Newman serves on the Federal Circuit, contributing to decisions on patent law and other areas.
Scott Boalick
Chief Judge at Patent Trial and Appeal Board
Scott Boalick is the Chief Judge of the PTAB, leading the board in adjudicating patent disputes.
Event Details
- Date
- March 8-10, 2023
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States
- Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.
- Pricing
- $50 - $950
- Audience
- Attorneys, patent agents, law students interested in PTAB practice.
- CLE Credits
- CLE applications submitted for multiple states; specific credit details provided during the conference.