2024 Thought Leader Summit Registration

The PTAB Bar Association Thought Leader Summit Bi-Coastal event was a success! Both venues were sold out! 

Don't miss out on the PTAB Bar Association Annual Conference, March 19-21, 2025!

The Thought Leader Summit offered a rich lineup of educational programming at both venues, including two CLE sessions, with fellow practitioners, in-house counsel, industry experts, and judges from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).

The program included: 

Session One-Panel Discussion (CLE Session)

• Recent Rulemaking Efforts by the USPTO and Their Strategic Implications,
  Including Rulemaking Efforts Related to Discretionary Denial and Director Review

Session Two-Round Table Discussions with PTAB Judges (CLE Session)

• The Impact of LKQ Corporation v. GM Global Technology Operations LLC
• Inherency Issues Raised in Post-Grant Proceedings
• Issues to Consider in Petitions Involved in Joint Defense Group Litigation
• Successful Techniques for Obviousness Analysis

Session Three-Expertise Expo with APJs and Practitioners (NEW THIS YEAR)

• Various Topics Addressing Practice and Procedure before the PTAB including:  Hearings, Ex Parte Appeals, PGR v. IPR, Claim Amendment Options, and more

Attendees at the Silicon Valley Regional Office of the USPTO enjoyed a Diversity Breakfast
held immediately prior to the Thought Leader Summit programming. 

Be sure to mark your calendars for March 19-21, 2025, for the PTAB Bar Association Annual Conference in Washington, DC  
Members with the PTAB Bar Association enjoy discounted registration

Registration Fees:
$190 PTAB Bar Assoc. Member, $290 Non-member

How to Register:

Click the Register Now link below
Proceed by filling out your registration and payment information. Receipt will be sent to email provided

Refund Policy:
You may substitute another person from your firm or company if you are unable to attend.
Requests for refunds in accordance with this policy or substitutions may be submitted via email to info@ptabbar.org

Refunds are available based on when you cancel.
Cancellations made by email before 5:00 PM ET September 21, 2024, will be refunded 50% of the registration fee, less applicable credit card fees and a $25 administrative fee. No refunds will be available for cancellations made on or after September 28, 2024, or for no-shows.

The cost of your registration and/or sponsorship is not deductible as a charitable contribution.  It may be deductible as a business expense, but you should check with your tax provider for specific guidance based on your individual circumstances.  None of the sponsorship funds are used for lobbying activities.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!