Recent News

PTAB Bar Association Releases "Women at the PTAB," "Top 50 Women in PTAB Trials," and "Top Diverse Practitioners in PTAB Trials" Reports - March 21, 2025

The PTAB Bar Association proudly announces the release of its third "Women at the PTAB" report, the third "Top 50 Women in PTAB Trials" list, and the inaugural "Top Diverse Pr...

PTAB Bar Association Expresses Concerns Over Potential Harm to USPTO and PTAB - March 4, 2025

The PTAB Bar Association has sent letters to the Secretary of Commerce and Congress expressing serious concerns regarding the potential negative impacts on the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPT...

PTAB Bar Association Releases 2024 PTAB Roundup of Roundups - February 24, 2025

The PTAB Bar Association has released its 2024 PTAB Roundup of Roundups, which spans all cases discussed in the bi-weekly PTAB Roundup report in 2024.

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 an evening of networking and discussion about the experiences o...

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 among less experienced PTAB practitioners.

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 10, 2024, was a success! Both venues were sold out!

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 host a night of networking and debates at the Windy City Meet Up on S...

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 on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Terminal Disclaimer Practice to...

PTAB Bar Association Submits Comments on NPRM for Briefing Discretionary Issues - June 18, 2024

The PTAB Bar Association has submitted comments in response to the United States Patent and Trademark Office's Request for Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Patent Trial and Appeal Board R...

PTAB Bar Association Submits Comments on NPRM for Rules Governing Director Review - June 17, 2024

The PTAB Bar Association has submitted comments in response to the United States Patent and Trademark Office's Request for Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Rules Governing Director Review...