PTAB Bar Association 

Welcome to the PTAB Bar Association, an organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the highest professional and ethical standards among lawyers and stakeholders who appear before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) of the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

The PTAB Bar Association touches every aspect of patent practice and is the only community exclusively devoted to legal practice before the PTAB. Our members have unparalleled opportunities to share ideas, engage in interactive discussions on recent developments and current policy considerations before the PTAB, and forge meaningful connections with seasoned practitioners, PTAB judges, and top industry experts.  Members are the heart and soul of the PTAB Bar Association, and we encourage you to join this dynamic and growing bar association! 

2025 PTAB Bar Association Annual Conference 
March 19-21, 2025
The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.

Mark your calendar to join us for the 2025 PTAB Bar Association Annual Conference, which will be held in person on March 19-21, 2025 at the Ritz-Carlton in Washington, D.C. Registration is open! Click HERE to secure your seat! Networking opportunities with practitioners, in-house counsel, and PTAB judges will be offered throughout the conference. Conference agenda information can be viewed HERE. New sponsorship opportunities are available for this event! If you are interested in partnering with the PTAB Bar Association as a valuable sponsor for this event, please view the 2025 Annual Conference Sponsorship page HERE.  

Pioneering Women at the Board

November 7, 2024
Young Lawyers and Agents Committee
Nuts and Bolts Series
October 30, 2024
2024 Thought Leader Summit

October 10, 2024

Upcoming Events

February
26

Appeals from the PTAB Committee, Webinar: Appeals from the PTAB Year In Review

Join us for our upcoming webinar Appeals from the PTAB Year in Review on February 26, 2025 at 1pm ET via Zoom®.  This webinar will discuss im...
March
19

2025 PTAB Bar Assoc. Annual Conference

2025 PTAB Bar Association Annual Conference 
March 19 -21, 2025 | Ritz-Carlton in Washington, D.C. The ...
May
01

PTAB Bar Association and USPTO Ex Parte Roadshow - Alexandria

PTAB Bar Association/USPTO Ex Parte Appeal Roadshow
Thursday, May 1, 2025
1pm-5pm ET Calling all Alexandria area practitioners!

Recent News and Events

Pioneering Women at the Board, A Panel Discussion - November 7, 2024

The Women’s Committee and the Diversity Committee of the PTAB Bar Association and the American Association of Patent Judges hosted...

Young Lawyers and Agents Committee – Nuts and Bolts Series - October 30, 2024

On October 30, 2024, the Young Lawyers and Agents Committee offered a new webinar in the Nuts and Bolts Series designed to share information...

2024 PTAB Bar Association Thought Leader Summit - October 10, 2024

The PTAB Bar Association Thought Leader Summit Bi-Coastal event at the USPTO Alexandria, VA, and the USPTO San Jose, CA, on October...

Diversity Committee Windy City Meet Up - September 24, 2024

The Diversity Committee of the PTAB Bar Association partnered with the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) to...

PTAB Bar Association Submits Comments on NPRM for Terminal Disclaimer Practice - July 9, 2024

The PTAB Bar Association has submitted comments in response to the United States Patent and Trademark Office's Request for Comments...