Virtual PTAB Masters™ 2026 is the sixth annual Patent Trial & Appeal Board (PTAB) program organized by IPWatchdog, Inc. This high-level, interactive event brings together experienced PTAB practitioners and industry thought leaders to discuss various aspects of PTAB practice.
The program will cover topics such as the new processing of PTAB filings, the current state of day-to-day practice at the PTAB, winning arguments and best practices for petitioners to prevail on institution, how patent owners can effectively present discretionary denial arguments, the likelihood of legislative and regulatory changes to PTAB practice, and major decisions by both the PTAB and the Federal Circuit.
Notable speakers include Coke Morgan Stewart, Deputy Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and other esteemed professionals from the intellectual property field. The event offers opportunities for networking and engaging discussions on the latest developments in PTAB practice.
This program is ideal for patent attorneys, in-house counsel, and other intellectual property professionals seeking to stay informed about the evolving PTAB landscape and to gain insights from leading experts in the field.
Speakers(33)
Angela Oliver
Partner at Haynes Boone
Angela Oliver is a partner at Haynes Boone, focusing on patent litigation and intellectual property matters.
Brad Watts
Vice President, Innovation Policy at U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Brad Watts is the Vice President of Innovation Policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, advocating for policies that support innovation.
Brent Babcock
Partner, Patent Litigation & PTAB Practice at Sterlington PLLC
Brent Babcock is a partner at Sterlington PLLC, specializing in patent litigation and PTAB proceedings with extensive experience in intellectual property law.
Brian Landry
Partner at Saul Ewing LLP
Brian Landry is a partner at Saul Ewing LLP, focusing on patent law and intellectual property litigation.
Bukola Landis-Aina
Associate General Counsel at Verizon
Bukola Landis-Aina serves as Associate General Counsel at Verizon, overseeing various aspects of intellectual property law.
Coke Morgan Stewart
Deputy Director at U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Coke Morgan Stewart serves as the Deputy Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, overseeing various initiatives to enhance patent quality and operations.
Gene Quinn
President & CEO at IPWatchdog, Inc.
Gene Quinn is the President & CEO of IPWatchdog, Inc., a leading source for news and information in the patent and innovation industries.
Hon. Paul R. Michel (ret.)
Chief Judge (ret.) at US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Hon. Paul R. Michel is the retired Chief Judge of the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, with a distinguished career in patent law.
Jacqueline Wright Bonilla
Former Deputy Chief Judge, PTAB at Sterne Kessler
Jacqueline Wright Bonilla is a former Deputy Chief Judge at the PTAB and currently with Sterne Kessler, offering deep insights into patent litigation.
James Moore
Of Counsel at Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney
James Moore serves as Of Counsel at Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney, specializing in intellectual property law.
Jennifer Bisk
Senior Patent Counsel, Former Administrative Patent Judge at Unified Patents
Jennifer Bisk is Senior Patent Counsel at Unified Patents and a former Administrative Patent Judge, bringing a wealth of experience in patent law and PTAB proceedings.
Jonathan Rogers
Chief Operating Officer at Centripetal
Jonathan Rogers serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Centripetal, overseeing operations and strategy.
Jordan Rossen
Senior Patent Counsel at Unified Patents
Jordan Rossen is Senior Patent Counsel at Unified Patents, focusing on patent litigation and strategy.
Joseph Matal
Principal at Clear IP, LLC
Joseph Matal is the Principal at Clear IP, LLC, offering expertise in patent law and policy.
Kate Cappaert
Partner at Steptoe LLP
Kate Cappaert is a partner at Steptoe LLP, focusing on intellectual property litigation and counseling clients on patent strategy.
Kevin Greenleaf
Counsel, Leader of Post-Grant Group, IP & Technology Practice at Dentons
Kevin Greenleaf leads the Post-Grant Group at Dentons, advising clients on patent challenges and intellectual property strategies.
Lisa Mandrusiak
Senior Associate General Counsel at Roku Inc.
Lisa Mandrusiak is the Senior Associate General Counsel at Roku Inc., managing the company's intellectual property portfolio.
Louisa Salomon
Patent Counsel at Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures
Louisa Salomon is Patent Counsel at Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures, managing the institution's patent portfolio.
Matt Phillips
Founding Partner at Laurence & Phillips IP Law
Matt Phillips is the founding partner of Laurence & Phillips IP Law, specializing in patent law and litigation.
Matthew W. Johnson
Partner at Jones Day
Matthew Johnson is a partner at Jones Day, specializing in intellectual property law and patent litigation.
Michael Tierney
Vice Chief Judge (Retired) at PTAB
Michael Tierney is the retired Vice Chief Judge of the PTAB, with a career dedicated to patent law.
Peter D. Sullivan
Partner, Co-Chair, PTAB Proceedings Practice Group at Foley Hoag
Peter Sullivan is a partner at Foley Hoag and co-chairs the firm's PTAB Proceedings Practice Group.
Philip Warrick
Counsel at Irell & Manella LLP
Philip Warrick serves as Counsel at Irell & Manella LLP, specializing in intellectual property law.
Richard Torczon
Senior Counsel at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Richard Torczon is Senior Counsel at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, focusing on patent litigation.
Salumeh Ramsay
Founder at S.R. Patents LLC
Salumeh Ramsay is the founder of S.R. Patents LLC, offering expertise in patent law and strategy.
Scott Jarratt
Partner at Haynes Boone
Scott Jarratt is a partner at Haynes Boone, with a practice focusing on patent litigation and PTAB proceedings.
Scott McKeown
Shareholder, Post-Grant Proceedings Practice at Wolf Greenfield
Scott McKeown is a shareholder at Wolf Greenfield, leading the firm's Post-Grant Proceedings Practice.
Scott R. Boalick
Chief Judge (Retired) at Patent Trial and Appeal Board
Scott R. Boalick is the retired Chief Judge of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, having led numerous significant decisions in patent law.
Scott Weidenfeller
Partner at Covington & Burling LLP
Scott Weidenfeller is a partner at Covington & Burling LLP, focusing on patent litigation and intellectual property law.
Stephen T. Schreiner
Partner at Carmichael IP, PLLC
Stephen T. Schreiner is a partner at Carmichael IP, PLLC, specializing in patent law and litigation.
Teresa S. Rea
Consultant at Rea Consulting LLC; Former Acting Director USPTO
Teresa Rea is a consultant at Rea Consulting LLC and former Acting Director of the USPTO, with extensive experience in patent law.
Tim Fink
Former Vice Chief Judge (PTAB) at O’Melveny & Myers
Tim Fink, a former Vice Chief Judge at the PTAB, now practices at O’Melveny & Myers, specializing in patent litigation and appeals.
Todd Walters
Shareholder, Chair, Patent Office Litigation Practice and Co-Chair, IP Section at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
Todd Walters is a shareholder at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, chairing the Patent Office Litigation Practice and co-chairing the IP Section.
Event Details
- Date
- January 29-30, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Patent attorneys, in-house counsel, and other intellectual property professionals.
- CLE Credits
- IPWatchdog, Inc. is an accredited sponsor approved by the State Bars of Vermont and Virginia. In addition to these states, IPWatchdog has applied for CLE for the PTAB Masters™ 2026 program in California, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington. Many states may also give credit to attorneys who self-report attendance for programs already accredited in Virginia.