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(20)
Angela Oliver
Partner at Haynes Boone
Angela Oliver is a partner at Haynes Boone.
Brent Babcock
Partner, Patent Litigation & PTAB Practice at Sterlington PLLC
Brent Babcock is a partner at Sterlington PLLC, specializing in patent litigation and PTAB practice.
Brian Landry
Partner at Saul Ewing LLP
Brian Landry is a partner at Saul Ewing LLP.
Bukola Landis-Aina
Associate General Counsel at Verizon
Bukola Landis-Aina is Associate General Counsel at Verizon.
Coke Morgan Stewart
Deputy Director at U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Coke Morgan Stewart serves as the Deputy Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, overseeing various initiatives and operations within the agency.
Gene Quinn
President & CEO at IPWatchdog, Inc.
Gene Quinn is the President & CEO of IPWatchdog, Inc.
Hon. Paul R. Michel
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.
Hon. Scott R. Boalick
Former Chief Judge for the Patent Trial and Appeal Board
Hon. Scott R. Boalick is the former Chief Judge for the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
Jacqueline Wright Bonilla
Director and Former Deputy Chief Administrative Patent Judge at Sterne Kessler
Jacqueline Wright Bonilla is a Director at Sterne Kessler and former Deputy Chief Administrative Patent Judge.
James Moore
Of Counsel at Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney
James Moore is Of Counsel at Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney.
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.
Joseph Matal
Principal at Clear IP, LLC
Joseph Matal is Principal at Clear IP, LLC.
Kate Cappaert
Partner at Steptoe LLP
Kate Cappaert is a partner at Steptoe LLP.
Kevin Greenleaf
Counsel, Leader of Post-Grant Group, IP & Technology Practice at Dentons
Kevin Greenleaf is Counsel at Dentons, leading the Post-Grant Group in the IP & Technology Practice.
Lisa Mandrusiak
Senior Associate General Counsel at Roku Inc.
Lisa Mandrusiak is Senior Associate General Counsel at Roku Inc.
Matt Phillips
Founding Partner at Laurence & Phillips IP Law
Matt Phillips is the founding partner of Laurence & Phillips IP Law.
Matthew Johnson
Partner at Jones Day
Matthew Johnson is a partner at Jones Day.
Scott Jarratt
Partner at Haynes Boone
Scott Jarratt is a partner at Haynes Boone.
Scott McKeown
Shareholder, Post-Grant Proceedings Practice at Wolf Greenfield
Scott McKeown is a shareholder at Wolf Greenfield, specializing in Post-Grant Proceedings Practice.
Tim Fink
Partner, Former Vice Chief Administrative Patent Judge at O'Melveny & Myers
Tim Fink is a partner at O'Melveny & Myers and a former Vice Chief Administrative Patent Judge.
Event Details
- Date
- January 29-30, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- Virtual
- 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.
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