The 2026 PTAB Bar Association Thought Leader Summit is a pivotal event scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET at the Westin Alexandria Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia. Organized by the PTAB Bar Association, this summit aims to unite practitioners, in-house counsel, industry experts, and judges from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) to discuss the evolving landscape of patent practice.
The program features Keynote Remarks from Chief Judge Kalyan Deshpande of the PTAB, followed by Perspectives on PTAB Policy Initiatives with John Lee of the Computer & Communications Industry Association and Jamie Simpson of the Council for Innovation Promotion. Attendees can participate in two Continuing Legal Education (CLE) sessions: a panel discussion on the latest PTAB policy developments and roundtable discussions with PTAB judges on topics such as discretionary denial factors, pre-order patent owner submissions, real party in interest updates, voluntary search disclosure declarations, and recent developments in means-plus-function law.
Following the sessions, a networking reception will provide opportunities for attendees to build connections, strengthen relationships, and engage directly with peers and decision-makers.
This summit is ideal for patent practitioners, in-house counsel, and industry experts seeking to stay informed about the latest developments in patent practice and to engage with leading figures in the field.
Event Details
- Date
- October 7, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Alexandria, United States
- Westin Alexandria Old Town
- Pricing
- Pricing details not specified
- Audience
- Patent practitioners, in-house counsel, industry experts, PTAB judges
- CLE Credits
- Up to 2.5 CLE credit hours available
- Attendees
- Not specified