The 2021 PTAB Bar Association Annual Conference was held from September 22 to 24, 2021, at The Ritz-Carlton in Washington, D.C. Organized by the PTAB Bar Association, this event brought together attorneys, patent agents, and law students interested in Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) practice.
The conference featured a comprehensive agenda covering key topics such as inter partes reviews (IPRs), post-grant reviews (PGRs), and covered business method (CBM) reviews. Sessions included a PTAB Bootcamp for newcomers, a Master Class for experienced practitioners, and discussions on appeals from the PTAB, ethics before the PTAB, and diversity, equity, and inclusion in PTAB practice.
Attendees had opportunities to engage in networking receptions and interactive workshops, fostering connections among peers and industry leaders. Notable speakers included Federal Circuit judges and senior PTAB leadership, providing valuable insights into PTAB practice and appellate considerations.
This conference was ideal for legal professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of PTAB proceedings, stay updated on recent developments, and connect with fellow practitioners in the field.
Speakers(33)
Amanda Wieker
Administrative Patent Judge at USPTO
Amanda Wieker is an Administrative Patent Judge at the USPTO, with extensive experience in patent trials.
Chetan Bansal
Attorney at Paul Hastings
Chetan Bansal is an attorney at Paul Hastings, specializing in patent litigation and PTAB trials.
Dan Girdwood
Attorney at Samsung
Dan Girdwood is an attorney at Samsung, focusing on intellectual property and PTAB proceedings.
David Higer
Moderator at Faegre Drinker
David Higer is a moderator at Faegre Drinker, focusing on appellate practice and PTAB cases.
David McCombs
Co-Moderator at Haynes Boone
David McCombs is a co-moderator at Haynes Boone, focusing on patent law and PTAB proceedings.
Demarron Berkley
Attorney at Google
Demarron Berkley is an attorney at Google, focusing on patent law and PTAB proceedings.
Eldora Ellison
Attorney at Sterne Kessler
Eldora Ellison is an attorney at Sterne Kessler, with expertise in patent prosecution and PTAB proceedings.
Emil J. Ali
Attorney at McCabe & Ali
Emil J. Ali is an attorney at McCabe & Ali, specializing in legal ethics and professional responsibility.
Evangelina Almirantearena
Attorney at Intel
Evangelina Almirantearena is an attorney at Intel, specializing in intellectual property law.
Gracie Mills
Attorney at Finnegan
Gracie Mills is an attorney at Finnegan, specializing in patent litigation and PTAB trials.
James Worth
Lead Administrative Patent Judge at USPTO
James Worth is a Lead Administrative Patent Judge at the USPTO, with extensive experience in patent trials.
Janet Gongola
Vice Chief Judge at USPTO
Janet Gongola is the Vice Chief Judge at the USPTO, overseeing PTAB proceedings.
Joe Palys
Attorney at Paul Hastings
Joe Palys is an attorney at Paul Hastings, focusing on intellectual property and PTAB proceedings.
Kalyan Deshpande
Senior Lead Judge at USPTO
Kalyan Deshpande is a Senior Lead Judge at the USPTO, specializing in PTAB cases.
Kathleen O'Malley
Judge at Federal Circuit
Kathleen O'Malley is a Judge at the Federal Circuit, specializing in intellectual property cases.
Lauren Dengan
Attorney at Fish
Lauren Dengan is an attorney at Fish, specializing in patent law and PTAB trials.
Lisa Mandrusiak
Attorney at Roku
Lisa Mandrusiak is an attorney at Roku, specializing in patent law and PTAB trials.
Lori Gordon
Attorney at Perkins
Lori Gordon is an attorney at Perkins, with expertise in patent law and PTAB cases.
Michael Zecher
Lead Administrative Patent Judge at USPTO
Michael Zecher is a Lead Administrative Patent Judge at the USPTO, overseeing PTAB proceedings.
Michelle Ankenbrand
Lead Administrative Patent Judge at USPTO
Michelle Ankenbrand is a Lead Administrative Patent Judge at the USPTO, with extensive experience in patent trials.
Michelle Galloway
Attorney at Cooley
Michelle Galloway is an attorney at Cooley, focusing on diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.
Mike Babbitt
Co-Moderator at Willke
Mike Babbitt is a co-moderator at Willke, focusing on patent law and PTAB proceedings.
Monica Grewal
Attorney at WilmerHale
Monica Grewal is an attorney at WilmerHale, with expertise in patent litigation and PTAB cases.
Pauline Newman
Judge at Federal Circuit
Pauline Newman is a Judge at the Federal Circuit, with extensive experience in patent law.
Raymond Chen
Judge at Federal Circuit
Raymond Chen is a Judge at the Federal Circuit, focusing on patent law and PTAB appeals.
Ren Harn
Attorney at Willke
Ren Harn is an attorney at Willke, specializing in patent law and PTAB proceedings.
Renia Zervos
Attorney at Sterne
Renia Zervos is an attorney at Sterne, with expertise in patent law and PTAB cases.
Scott McKeown
Co-Moderator at Ropes
Scott McKeown is a co-moderator at Ropes, specializing in PTAB trials and patent litigation.
Shayne O'Reilly
Attorney at Facebook
Shayne O'Reilly is an attorney at Facebook, specializing in intellectual property and PTAB trials.
Susan Mitchell
Lead Administrative Patent Judge at USPTO
Susan Mitchell is a Lead Administrative Patent Judge at the USPTO, specializing in PTAB cases.
Todd Baker
Attorney at Kirkland
Todd Baker is an attorney at Kirkland, focusing on intellectual property litigation and PTAB trials.
Tom Giannetti
Administrative Patent Judge at USPTO
Tom Giannetti is an Administrative Patent Judge at the USPTO, overseeing PTAB cases.
William J. Griffin
Deputy Director at OED
William J. Griffin is the Deputy Director at the Office of Enrollment and Discipline, overseeing attorney conduct.
Event Details
- Date
- September 23-24, 2021
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States
- The Ritz-Carlton
- Pricing
- $50 - $780
- Audience
- Attorneys, patent agents, law students interested in PTAB practice.
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending