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PTAB Practice and Issues (2022)
Contains material from Apr 2022
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Session 2: Practice and Issues Before the PTAB - This panel explores the evolution of PTAB practice over the past decade from APJ and practitioner viewpoints. Focusing on discretionary practices, recent and expected policy changes, and the potential impact of the new administration. Additionally, it discusses best practices, common pitfalls, and recent trends.
Session 3: PTAB Hot Topics and Recent Developments - A discussion of recent legal and policy developments at the PTAB, including the shape of discretionary-denial rules such as Fintiv, General Plastic, and 325(d); the use of applicant admitted prior art; and estoppels the result from PTAB decisions.
Session 4: Tips for Oral Arguments Before the PTAB - Oral arguments before the PTAB can truly impact the outcome of a case. In this session, explore practice tips for those appearing at hearings before the PTAB, as well as, attributes and advantages of the LEAP program.
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Hon. Scott R. Boalick
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Session 1
—28 mins
PTAB Update (Apr 2022)
Hear an update from the Chief Judge on recent trends and developments in PTAB appeal and trial proceedings.
Originally presented: Mar 2022 Advanced Patent Law Institute
Hon. Scott R. Boalick,
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Patent Trial and Appeal Board - Alexandria, VA
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Teresa Stanek Rea, Hon. Kalyan Deshpande, Scott A. McKeown, Hon. Michael Tierney
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Session 2
—46 mins
Practice and Issues Before the PTAB (Apr 2022)
This panel explores the evolution of PTAB practice over the past decade from APJ and practitioner viewpoints. Focusing on discretionary practices, recent and expected policy changes, and the potential impact of the new administration. Additionally, it discusses best practices, common pitfalls, and recent trends.
Originally presented: Mar 2022 Advanced Patent Law Institute
Teresa Stanek Rea,
Crowell & Moring, LLP - Washington, DC
Hon. Kalyan Deshpande,
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Patent Trial and Appeal Board - Alexandria, VA
Scott A. McKeown,
Ropes & Gray LLP - Washington, DC
Hon. Michael Tierney,
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office - Alexandria, VA
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John F. Duffy, Joe Matal
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Session 3
—45 mins
PTAB Hot Topics and Recent Developments (Apr 2022)
A discussion of recent legal and policy developments at the PTAB, including the shape of discretionary-denial rules such as Fintiv, General Plastic, and 325(d); the use of applicant admitted prior art; and estoppels the result from PTAB decisions.
Originally presented: Mar 2022 Advanced Patent Law Institute
John F. Duffy,
University of Virginia School of Law - Charlottesville, VA
Joe Matal,
Haynes Boone, LLP - Washington, DC
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Erin M. Dunston, Hon. Janet Gongola
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Session 4
—31 mins
Tips for Oral Arguments Before the PTAB (Apr 2022)
Oral arguments before the PTAB can truly impact the outcome of a case. In this session, explore practice tips for those appearing at hearings before the PTAB, as well as, attributes and advantages of the LEAP program.
Originally presented: Mar 2022 Advanced Patent Law Institute
Erin M. Dunston,
Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP - Philadelphia, PA
Hon. Janet Gongola,
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office - Alexandria, VA