30^th Annual

Advanced Patent Law Institute

Austin Nov 6-7, 2025 AT&T Conference Center
Conference Concluded

Live Webcast Nov 6-7, 2025
Conference Concluded

Overview

UT Law CLE's 30th Annual Advanced Patent Law Institute covers the latest developments in patent law and features a sophisticated array of prosecution and litigation topics. Hear from nationally recognized faculty including senior IP counsel of major corporations, patent prosecution and litigation experts from around the nation, U.S. District Court Judges, and leading academics.

Following the conference, attendees will receive a bonus eSupplement to ensure practitioners can earn their required 15.00/3.00 Texas MCLE hours for the year.

Event Schedule

Program is subject to change.
All times are Central Time Zone.

Day 1 November 6, 2025
Day 2 November 7, 2025

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Thursday Morning, Nov. 6, 2025
Presiding Officer:
Heather L. Flanagan PhD, Fish & Richardson P.C. - Austin, TX
7:30 am
Austin Only

Registration Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:15 am

Welcoming Remarks
8:25 am

0.75 hr

Recent Developments in Claim Construction

The foundation of patent application preparation/prosecution, district court trials, Federal Circuit appeals, and AIA post-grant review proceedings, is claim construction. Review the important 2024-2025 claim construction cases and issues at the Federal Circuit and trial court levels, as well as at the PTAB. Examine the PTAB’s procedural and substantive claim construction “rules, practices, and etc." Discuss adherence to the APA by the PTAB under various circumstances. And, discuss the claim construction interface between an IPR and a parallel district court proceeding.

Kenneth R. Adamo, Law Office of KRAdamo - Chicago, IL

Kenneth R. Adamo, Law Office of KRAdamo - Chicago, IL
9:15 am

0.50 hr

New Era Dawns for Design Patent Validity: How the Federal Circuit Has Rewritten Design Patent Obviousness Law

Design patents have historically been very difficult to invalidate. The Rosen-Durling test that has been used for decades to assess obviousness of U.S. design patents was a rigid test that resulted in few design patents being invalidated as obvious. The Federal Circuit’s May 2024 en banc decision in LKQ Corp. v. GM Global Tech. overruled the Rosen-Durling test and allows for a much more flexible approach to demonstrating design patent obviousness. Hear how the law of design patent invalidity has changed and how patent owners and patent challengers need to change their approaches to U.S. design patents in the future.

Megan E. Bussey, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP - New York, NY

Megan E. Bussey, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP - New York, NY
9:45 am

15-Minute Break
10:00 am

0.75 hr

Changes in Fee Structures and the Impact on Portfolio Strategies

Strategies for efficient cost management and leveraging fee structures to maximize portfolio protection in view of recent USPTO fee increases.

Michael Pohl, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP - Austin, TX
Ann Valdivia, USAA - San Antonio, TX

Michael Pohl, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP - Austin, TX
Ann Valdivia, USAA - San Antonio, TX
10:45 am

1.00 hr

Discretionary Denial Changes at the PTAB: Overdue or Overcorrection?

The panel examines the impact of the new procedures on discretionary denials of institution at the PTAB, and best practices for petitioners and patent owners under the interim procedures. Hear how the new discretionary denial factors, such as settled expectations, are being leveraged by the parties and treated by the Director. And also covers further developments related to the interim procedures that occur between now and November 2025, including mandamus challenges to the new procedures.

Moderator:
Kristi L. R. Sawert, Ph.D., Fish & Richardson P.C. - Washington, DC
Panelists:
Thomas W. Krause, Former USPTO Solicitor and PTAB Director Review Executive - Alexandria, VA
Stephen McBride, Villegas & Cefo LLP - Tysons, VA
Clarke W. Stavinoha, Baker Botts L.L.P. - Dallas, TX

Moderator:
Kristi L. R. Sawert, Ph.D., Fish & Richardson P.C. - Washington, DC
Panelists:
Thomas W. Krause, Former USPTO Solicitor and PTAB Director Review Executive - Alexandria, VA
Stephen McBride, Villegas & Cefo LLP - Tysons, VA
Clarke W. Stavinoha, Baker Botts L.L.P. - Dallas, TX
11:45 am
Austin Only

Pick Up Lunch (in Austin)

Included in registration.
Thursday Afternoon, Nov. 6, 2025
Presiding Officer:
David W. O'Brien, Haynes and Boone, LLP - Austin, TX
LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
Thank You to Our Thursday Luncheon Sponsor
12:05 pm

0.50 hr

USPTO Policy Change Impact on When to pursue an IPR and When to Pursue an Ex Parte Reexam

This presentation covers the USPTO policy changes and impacts on when and how to pursue an IPR versus an Ex Parte Reexam.

Trenton Ward, Greenberg Traurig, LLP - Atlanta, GA

Trenton Ward, Greenberg Traurig, LLP - Atlanta, GA
12:35 pm

15-Minute Break
12:50 pm

0.50 hr

Litigating in the Unified Patent Court

Two and a half years after the UPC’s opening, Chuck Larsen of McDermott Will & Schulte shares lessons from a significant 9-patent case completed in the Paris Central Division and an ongoing infringement litigation before the Munich Local Division. The discussion offers practical insights into how the Court operates in practice, explores intersections with parallel U.S. cases, and highlights evolving strategic implications for global patent strategy and transactions.

Charles (Chuck) Larsen, McDermott Will & Schulte - Boston, MA

Charles (Chuck) Larsen, McDermott Will & Schulte - Boston, MA
1:20 pm

0.50 hr

FRAND Wars: The Licensors Strike Back

Hear an update on the state of global SEP and FRAND law, with particular emphasis on recent developments in the UK and Europe. Reversing course from a year ago, these two jurisdictions are moving in a patent owner-friendly direction.

Nick Schuneman, McDermott Will & Schulte - Austin, TX

Nick Schuneman, McDermott Will & Schulte - Austin, TX
1:50 pm

0.75 hr

Written Description and Enablement: Recent Cases and Emerging Trends

This presentation examines how U.S. and international courts are interpreting the fundamental patent requirements for adequate description and enablement across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, software, and AI-related inventions. Explore recent decisions reshaping these standards in rapidly evolving technologies and analyze implications for global patent strategy and claim drafting.

Robert Greene Sterne, Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. - Washington, DC
Gaby L. Longsworth, Ph.D., Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. - Washington, DC

Robert Greene Sterne, Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. - Washington, DC
Gaby L. Longsworth, Ph.D., Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. - Washington, DC
2:35 pm

15-Minute Break
2:50 pm

0.50 hr

Traps for the Wary: Patent Prosecution Pitfalls Around the World

Patent prosecution can be full of surprises, sometimes unpleasant. This presentation discusses the requirements that may surprise U.S. patent practitioners handling applications filed in other countries like Canada, Mexico, and Europe, as well as ways to avoid unpleasant surprises.

Steve Borgman, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP - Houston, TX

Steve Borgman, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP - Houston, TX
3:20 pm

0.50 hr

Litigation Funding

Wendie S. Childress, Westfleet Advisors - Houston, TX
Brett C. Govett, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP - Dallas, TX

Wendie S. Childress, Westfleet Advisors - Houston, TX
Brett C. Govett, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP - Dallas, TX
3:50 pm

1.00 hr
0.50 hr ethics

Judicial Panel

Gain insight from distinguished District Court Judges from across the nation regarding their experiences hearing and trying patent cases.

Moderator:
Joseph P. Reid, Perkins Cole LLP - San Diego, CA
Panelists:
Hon. Alan D Albright, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas - Waco, TX
Hon. Dan MacLemore, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas - Waco, TX
Hon. Leon Schydlower, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas - El Paso, TX

Moderator:
Joseph P. Reid, Perkins Cole LLP - San Diego, CA
Panelists:
Hon. Alan D Albright, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas - Waco, TX
Hon. Dan MacLemore, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas - Waco, TX
Hon. Leon Schydlower, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas - El Paso, TX
Austin Only

Networking Reception (in Austin from 4:50 p.m. - 5:50 p.m.)

Join us for drinks and hors d'oeuvres with program faculty and attendees.

Thank You to Our Networking Reception Sponsor

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Friday Morning, Nov. 7, 2025
Presiding Officer:
Michael P. Adams, Dykema - Austin, TX
8:00 am

Conference Room Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:30 am

0.75 hr ethics

Sanctions and Fee-Shifting in U.S. Patent Litigation: Authorities and Mechanics

Sanctions and fee-shifting, or at least the prospects thereof, arise frequently in U.S. patent litigation. This presentation examines the statutory, case law and inherent authorities providing for fee awards in various contexts in patent cases (§ 285 exceptional case, Rule 11, Rule 37, 28 U.S.C. § 1927, inherent authority). Learn the differences and distinctions among these authorities, the mechanics of applying them, and the situational pros/cons and nuances of each.

D. Stuart Bartow, Duane Morris LLP - Wilmington DE, and Palo Alto, CA

D. Stuart Bartow, Duane Morris LLP - Wilmington DE, and Palo Alto, CA
9:15 am

1.00 hr

Critical PTAB Developments: Beyond Discretionary Denial

While discretionary denial has dominated PTAB discussions in 2025, numerous other changes have fundamentally transformed PTAB practice, requiring practitioners to recalibrate their strategic approach to both AIA trials and ex parte appeals. Key developments to be discussed include significant Federal Circuit decisions narrowing estoppel and scrutinizing implicit claim construction, the limits on the use of admitted prior art and other general knowledge in IPR petitions, the PTAB’s focus on reducing the pendency of ex parte appeals, and the return to mandatory in-person hearings.

Moderator:
Christopher (Kit) Crumbley, Bracewell - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Jacqueline W. Bonilla, Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox PLLC - Washington, DC
Juliet Mitchell Dirba, Smith Baluch LLP - Austin, TX
Alex Yap, Morrison & Foerster LLP - Los Angeles, CA

Moderator:
Christopher (Kit) Crumbley, Bracewell - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Jacqueline W. Bonilla, Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox PLLC - Washington, DC
Juliet Mitchell Dirba, Smith Baluch LLP - Austin, TX
Alex Yap, Morrison & Foerster LLP - Los Angeles, CA
10:15 am

15-Minute Break
10:30 am

1.00 hr

Year in Review

A review of developments in patent law and policy at the Federal Circuit and the USPTO.

Joseph Matal, Clear IP, LLC - Washington, DC

Joseph Matal, Clear IP, LLC - Washington, DC
11:30 am

0.75 hr

How to Succeed on Appeal

A frank discussion from seasoned Supreme Court and appellate practitioners about how to best position your case for success on appeal.

Elizabeth B. Prelogar, Cooley LLP - Washington, DC
Michael Qian, Haynes Boone, LLP - Dallas, TX

Elizabeth B. Prelogar, Cooley LLP - Washington, DC
Michael Qian, Haynes Boone, LLP - Dallas, TX
12:15 pm
Austin Only

Pick Up Lunch (in Austin)

Included in registration.
Friday Afternoon, Nov. 7, 2025
Presiding Officer:
Brian C. Nash, Morrison & Foerster LLP - Austin, TX
LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
12:35 pm

0.75 hr

Emerging IP Issues in Self-Driving Transportation

Moderator:
David W. O'Brien, Haynes and Boone, LLP - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Chris Storm, Uber - Washington, DC
Ash Zahr, Rivian - Palo Alto, CA

Moderator:
David W. O'Brien, Haynes and Boone, LLP - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Chris Storm, Uber - Washington, DC
Ash Zahr, Rivian - Palo Alto, CA
1:20 pm

15-Minute Break
1:35 pm

0.75 hr
0.25 hr ethics

AI Patent Procurement After Recentive: The Case for an Intensive Inventor Interview, a Rich Specification, and Focused Claims

In Recentive Analytics, Inc. v. Fox Corp. et al. (No. 2023-2437, slip op. April 18, 2025), the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the ineligibility of claims essentially wrapping general-purpose machine-learning claim limitations around a known process. Practitioners also face more § 101 rejections of AI/ML claims. Yet strong AI patents are still possible. This explores practical aspects of what to ask inventors, what to draft, and what to claim to yield survivable AI-based patents, along with the USPTO’s ethics-based disclosure requirements.

Christopher J. Palermo, Baker Botts - Austin, TX

Christopher J. Palermo, Baker Botts - Austin, TX
2:20 pm

1.00 hr
0.50 hr ethics

Working in Harmony with In-House Counsel in the Digital Era

How to establish and maintain a productive relationship with in-house counsel, from the integration of AI tools to the ethics of best practices in billing and technology familiarity.

Moderator:
Michael Reeder, Blank Rome - Houston, TX
Panelists:
Justin Dillon, Digital.ai - Austin, TX
Jamie Duncan, AMD - Austin, TX

Moderator:
Michael Reeder, Blank Rome - Houston, TX
Panelists:
Justin Dillon, Digital.ai - Austin, TX
Jamie Duncan, AMD - Austin, TX
3:20 pm

Adjourn

Day 1 November 6, 2025
Day 2 November 7, 2025

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Conference Faculty

Kenneth R. Adamo

Law Office of KRAdamo
Chicago, IL

Hon. Alan D Albright

U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
Waco, TX

D. Stuart Bartow

Duane Morris LLP
Wilmington DE, and Palo Alto, CA

Jacqueline W. Bonilla

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox PLLC
Washington, DC

Steve Borgman

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Houston, TX

Megan E. Bussey

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
New York, NY

Wendie S. Childress

Westfleet Advisors
Houston, TX

Christopher (Kit) Crumbley

Bracewell
Austin, TX

Justin Dillon

Digital.ai
Austin, TX

Juliet Mitchell Dirba

Smith Baluch LLP
Austin, TX

Jamie Duncan

AMD
Austin, TX

Brett C. Govett

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
Dallas, TX

Thomas W. Krause

Former USPTO Solicitor and PTAB Director Review Executive
Alexandria, VA

Charles (Chuck) Larsen

McDermott Will & Schulte
Boston, MA

Gaby L. Longsworth, Ph.D.

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.
Washington, DC

Hon. Dan MacLemore

U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
Waco, TX

Joseph Matal

Clear IP, LLC
Washington, DC

Stephen McBride

Villegas & Cefo LLP
Tysons, VA

David W. O'Brien

Haynes and Boone, LLP
Austin, TX

Christopher J. Palermo

Baker Botts
Austin, TX

Michael Pohl

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
Austin, TX

Elizabeth B. Prelogar

Cooley LLP
Washington, DC

Michael Qian

Haynes Boone, LLP
Dallas, TX

Michael Reeder

Blank Rome
Houston, TX

Joseph P. Reid

Perkins Cole LLP
San Diego, CA

Kristi L. R. Sawert, Ph.D.

Fish & Richardson P.C.
Washington, DC

Nick Schuneman

McDermott Will & Schulte
Austin, TX

Hon. Leon Schydlower

U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
El Paso, TX

Clarke W. Stavinoha

Baker Botts L.L.P.
Dallas, TX

Robert Greene Sterne

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.
Washington, DC

Chris Storm

Uber
Washington, DC

Ann Valdivia

USAA
San Antonio, TX

Trenton Ward

Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Atlanta, GA

Alex Yap

Morrison & Foerster LLP
Los Angeles, CA

Ash Zahr

Rivian
Palo Alto, CA

Planning Committee

Heather L. Flanagan PhD—Co-Chair

Fish & Richardson P.C.
Austin, TX

Brian C. Nash—Co-Chair

Morrison & Foerster LLP
Austin, TX

Michael P. Adams

Dykema
Austin, TX

Hon. Alan D Albright

U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
Waco, TX

Michael C. Barrett

Cirrus Logic, Inc.
Austin, TX

Steve Borgman

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Houston, TX

Christa Brown-Sanford

Baker Botts
Dallas, TX

Tamara Copeland

Charles River Associates
Houston, TX

Juanita DeLoach

Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dallas, TX

Mark Thomas Garrett

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
Austin, TX

Ross Spencer Garsson

Dickinson Wright PLLC
Austin, TX

Bert A. Greene

Duane Morris LLP
Austin, TX

Hon. Amber L. Hagy

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Patent Trial and Appeal Board
Austin, TX

Danielle Joy Healey

Spencer Fane
Houston, TX

Kevin Kudlac

Radulescu LLP
Austin, TX

William L. LaFuze

McKool Smith
Houston, TX

Kat Li

Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Austin, TX

David L. McCombs

Haynes Boone, LLP
Dallas, TX

Kevin J. Meek

McDermott Will & Schulte
Austin, TX

David W. O'Brien

Haynes and Boone, LLP
Austin, TX

Brian Peterman

Silicon Labs
Austin, TX

Robert Rodriguez

AMD
Austin, TX

Ann Valdivia

USAA
San Antonio, TX

José C. Villarreal

Baker Botts
Austin, TX

Shirley Webster

Coherent Economics
Houston, TX

Keith E. Witek

Tenstorrent
Austin, TX

Richard L. Wynne Jr.

Klemchuk LLP
Dallas, TX

MCLE Credit

Texas – 13.25 hrs | 2.00 hrs Ethics

You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided in Your Briefcase for your records. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number provided on your certificate of attendance.

California – 13.25 hrs | 2.00 hrs Ethics

You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

New Jersey – Available Via Reciprocity – 15.75 hrs | 2.25 hrs Ethics

As The University of Texas School of Law is a State Bar of Texas approved MCLE provider (Sponsor #13), our courses are presumptively approved for MCLE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour, and in accordance with the Regulations of the Supreme Court of New Jersey Board on Continuing Legal Education. More information and details can be found in the Board of Continuing Legal Education Regulations (PDF).

At the conclusion of the conference you will need to claim and certify your credit online, in your UTCLE "Briefcase", you will then be provided a certificate of attendance . Self-report your CLE credit directly to the Supreme Court of New Jersey Board on Continuing Legal Education. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

New York – Available Via Reciprocity – 15.75 hrs | 2.25 hrs Ethics

As The University of Texas School of Law is a Oklahoma Bar Association presumptively approved MCLE provider (#169), and Oklahoma is a New York Approved Jurisdiction on List A, our courses are approved for MCLE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour, and in accordance with the Program Rules and the Regulations and Guidelines of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board. More information and details can be found at Section 6 of the Regulations and Guidelines (PDF).

You must claim and certify your credit online in your UTCLE "Briefcase", and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. Self-report your CLE credit directly to the New York State Bar Association. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Ohio – 13.25 hrs | 2.00 hrs Ethics

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to The Supreme Court of Ohio within 30 days after the conference.

Oklahoma – 16.00 hrs | 2.50 hrs Ethics

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, then you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the conference.

Pennsylvania – 13.00 hrs | 2.00 hrs Ethics

UT Law CLE is an approved provider of Pennsylvania credit, sponsor #236. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. Attorney attendance will be reported to Pennsylvania within 2 weeks after credit is claimed and submit. Attorneys are not able to report this credit on their own, and UT Law CLE pays all associated fees for the credit hours. Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

Other States – 13.25 hrs | 2.00 hrs Ethics

Note on Self-Reporting Your Credits in Another State

If you wish to satisfy MCLE or other professional education requirements in another state for a program offered by the University of Texas School of Law, please check with the state bar or other licensing authority in that state to ensure it will qualify for self-reporting your credits.

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records and to provided to other licensing authorities as needed.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other Credit

TX Accounting CPE – 15.90 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live conferences are presumptively approved by The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

At the conference, you are welcome to sign in on the Accounting CPE Record of Attendance form at the registration desk, but we are now reporting all credit online. You will receive a Texas Accounting Certificate of Completion in Your Briefcase. Self-report your CPE credit directly to TSBPA. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

MCLE Credit

Texas – 13.25 hrs | 2.00 hrs Ethics

You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you upon claiming credit. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number provided on your certificate of attendance.

California – 13.25 hrs | 2.00 hrs Ethics

To claim California MCLE credit, California credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.
You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

New Jersey – Available Via Reciprocity – 15.75 hrs | 2.25 hrs Ethics

To claim New Jersey MCLE credit, New Jersey credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

Upon claiming credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. At the conclusion of the conference you will need to claim and certify your credit online, in your UTCLE "Briefcase". Self-report your CLE credit directly to the Supreme Court of New Jersey Board on Continuing Legal Education. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years. Self-report your credit directly to the Supreme Court of New Jersey Board on CLE .

As The University of Texas School of Law is a State Bar of Texas approved MCLE provider (Sponsor #13), our courses are presumptively approved for MCLE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour, and in accordance with the Regulations of the Supreme Court of New Jersey Board on Continuing Legal Education. More information and details can be found in the Board of Continuing Legal Education Regulations (PDF).

New Jersey MCLE credit is based on a 50-minute credit hour. This accreditation requires attendance verification. In compliance with the rules, UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

New York – Available Via Reciprocity – 15.75 hrs | 2.25 hrs Ethics

To claim New York MCLE credit, New York credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

As The University of Texas School of Law is a Oklahoma Bar Association presumptively approved MCLE provider (#169), and Oklahoma is a New York Approved Jurisdiction on List A, our courses are approved for MCLE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour, and in accordance with the Program Rules and the Regulations and Guidelines of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board. More information and details can be found at Section 6 of the Regulations and Guidelines (PDF).

Upon claiming and certifying your credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. Self-report your credit directly to the New York State CLE Board.

New York MCLE credit is based on a 50-minute credit hour. This accreditation requires attendance verification. In compliance with the rules, UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

Ohio – 13.25 hrs | 2.00 hrs Ethics

To claim Ohio MCLE credit, Ohio credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to The Supreme Court of Ohio within 30 days after the conference.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Oklahoma – 16.00 hrs | 2.50 hrs Ethics

To claim Oklahoma MCLE credit, Oklahoma credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #169) live webcast presentations meet the requirements and are presumptively approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association for MCLE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Upon claiming credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the webcast.

Pennsylvania – 13.00 hrs | 2.00 hrs Ethics

To claim Pennsylvania MCLE credit, Pennsylvania credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

UT Law CLE is an approved provider of Pennsylvania credit, sponsor #236. Attorney attendance will be reported to Pennsylvania within 2 weeks after credit is claimed and submitted. Attorneys are not able to report this credit on their own, and UT Law CLE pays all associated fees for the credit hours. Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other States – 13.25 hrs | 2.00 hrs Ethics

Note on Self-Reporting Your Credits in Another State

To claim Other States MCLE credit, Other States credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records and to provide to other licensing authorities as needed.

This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other Credit

TX Accounting CPE – 15.90 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live webcast presentations meet the requirements and are presumptively approved by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

This accreditation requires attendance verification. In compliance with the rules, UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

To claim Texas Accounting CPE credit, the Texas Accounting CPE credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. Upon claiming credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. Self-report your CPE credit directly to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

Key Dates

Austin – Nov 6-7, 2025 – AT&T Conference Center

Conference Concluded

Live Webcast – Nov 6-7, 2025

Conference Concluded

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Austin
Live Webcast

Individual
Last day for $675.00 Early Bird pricing: Jul 11, 2025
Last day for $775.00 Regular pricing: Oct 23, 2025
$875.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $610.00 Early Bird pricing: Jul 11, 2025
Last day for $695.00 Regular pricing: Oct 23, 2025
$785.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $540.00 Early Bird pricing: Jul 11, 2025
Last day for $620.00 Regular pricing: Oct 23, 2025
$700.00 for registrations received after this time

Cancellation Policy
Last day for full refund cancellation: Oct 31, 2025
$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: Nov 3, 2025

Individual
Last day for $775.00 Regular pricing: Jul 11, 2025
$875.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $695.00 Regular pricing: Jul 11, 2025
$785.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $620.00 Regular pricing: Jul 11, 2025
$700.00 for registrations received after this time

Add-on (in-person registration required)
$100.00

Cancellation Policy
Last day for full refund cancellation: Oct 31, 2025
$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: Nov 3, 2025

Venue

AT&T Conference Center

The University of Texas at Austin
1900 University Avenue
Austin, TX
877.744.8822 (reservations)
Map

Accommodations

A limited number of rooms have been reserved at a special rate of $204 per night. Our special room rate is available until October 6, or until the room block is exhausted, whichever comes first. Click here to book your room online.

Parking Information

Parking is available in the conference center's attached garage, as well as Rowling Hall Garage. Both garage entrances are located on W 20th St. Guests may self-park or use the hotel's valet services at the University Avenue entrance. Parking rates are subject to change without notice.

Self-parking fees:

Hourly Parking:
0-30 minutes, $3
31-60 minutes, $4
1– 2 hours, $6
2– 3 hours, $9
3– 4 hours, $12
4– 5 hours, $15
5– 8 hours, $18
8– 24 hours, $21
Lost ticket, $42

Valet Parking Rates:
Daily valet: $21
Overnight valet: $38

Additional Information

The conference will take place in the ballroom located on level M2 of the AT&T Conference Center.

Our Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors! Click each logo below to learn more.

McDermott Will & Schulte

McDermott Will & Schulte
www.mwe.com

McDermott Will & Schulte’s global intellectual property practice includes over 100 lawyers and professionals who offer a unique mix of business savvy and technical skill to achieve success for our clients. Nearly 75% of our members have technical degrees in science and engineering, and more than one-third have advanced degrees in relevant technical disciplines. Our business-first perspective makes us uniquely equipped to help our clients build formidable IP portfolios, maximize their value, and enforce or defend them when necessary. With dedicated lawyers and legal professionals located in key markets in the US, Europe, and Asia, our team works seamlessly across practices, industries and geographies to deliver highly effective–and often unexpected–solutions that propel success.
Fish & Richardson P.C.

Fish & Richardson P.C.
www.fr.com

Fish & Richardson, a premier global intellectual property law firm, is trusted by the world’s most innovative companies. Fish offers patent, trademark, and copyright prosecution, counseling, and litigation. Our deep bench of attorneys with trial experience in every technology makes us the go-to firm for the most technically complex cases. We have an established reputation as a top-tier firm for patent portfolio development, as well as for post-grant proceedings at the PTAB. Established in 1878, and now with more than 400 experts on staff in the U.S., Europe, and China, our success is rooted in our creative and inclusive culture.
Haynes and Boone, LLP

Haynes and Boone, LLP
www.haynesboone.com

Haynes and Boone, LLP is an international corporate law firm with 18 offices, spanning Texas, New York, California, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Washington, D.C., London, Mexico City and Shanghai, providing a full spectrum of legal services in technology, financial services, energy and private equity. With over 600 lawyers, Haynes Boone is ranked among the largest U.S.-based firms by The National Law Journal, The American Lawyer and The Lawyer. It was recognized in the BTI Consulting Group’s 2022 “A-Team” report, which identifies the law firms that in-house counsel recommend for providing superior client service. The Patents Practice Group at Haynes Boone provides clients with a full range of services to protect and profit from their intellectual property. We routinely handle patent prosecution – we’ve filed more than 19,000 applications in the United States and abroad in the past five years – and we offer sophisticated counseling and portfolio management, as well as representation in post-grant proceedings at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), litigation in federal courts and cases before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).
Charles River Associates

Charles River Associates
www.crai.com

Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that offers economic, financial, and strategy expertise to major law firms, corporations, accounting firms, and governments around the world.

With proven skills in complex cases and exceptional strength in analytics, CRA consultants have provided astute guidance to clients in thousands of successful engagements. We offer litigation and regulatory support, business strategy and planning, market and demand forecasting, policy analysis, and risk management consulting.

Our success stems from the outstanding capabilities of our consultants, many of whom are recognized as experts in their respective fields; our close relationships with a select group of respected academic and industry experts; and from a corporate philosophy that stresses interdisciplinary collaboration and responsive service.

Headquartered in Boston, the firm has offices internationally.
Dykema

Dykema
www.dykema.com

Dykema is a leading national law firm that serves business entities worldwide on a wide range of complex business issues. With approximately 400 professionals based in 13 offices located in California, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Texas, Washington, D.C., and Wisconsin, Dykema consistently delivers top value to clients. We provide practical, results-oriented counsel, earning recognition from clients nationwide for our efforts on their behalf in the courtroom and the boardroom. Unparalleled client service is at the heart of our approach to the practice of law. That focus has been a cornerstone of our success for the past 98+ years and allows us to provide comprehensive counsel and act for our clients in all aspects of procurement, management, enforcement, and defense of IP rights.
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
www.kilpatricktownsend.com

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, established in 1860, has a long and rich history helping innovative companies worldwide in complex patent disputes, transactions, and strategic counseling engagements concerning their most important inventions. Kilpatrick Townsend’s IP team combines leading patent professionals across the patent service areas with top-flight trial lawyers meeting the needs of even the largest and most complex matters.
McKool Smith

McKool Smith
www.mckoolsmith.com

With more than 130 trial lawyers across offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Marshall, New York, and Washington, D.C., McKool Smith has established a reputation as one of America’s leading trial firms. The firm has secured 18 nine-figure jury verdicts and 16 eight-figure jury verdicts, obtaining more VerdictSearch and The National Law Journal “Top 100 Verdicts” than any other law firm. McKool Smith represents clients in complex commercial litigation, intellectual property, bankruptcy, insurance recovery, and white-collar defense matters.

Advanced Patent Law Institute

Overview

Event Schedule

Thursday Morning, Nov. 6, 2025

Thursday Afternoon, Nov. 6, 2025

Friday Morning, Nov. 7, 2025

Friday Afternoon, Nov. 7, 2025

Conference Faculty

Planning Committee

Credit Info

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

Key Dates

Venue

AT&T Conference Center

Accommodations

Parking Information

Additional Information

Our Sponsors

McDermott Will & Schulte

Fish & Richardson P.C.

Haynes and Boone, LLP

Charles River Associates

Dykema

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

McKool Smith

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