2025 PTAB Bar Assoc. Annual Conference
Date/Time
3/19/2025 - 3/21/2025
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Eastern
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2025 PTAB Bar Association Annual Conference 
March 19 -21, 2025 | Ritz-Carlton in Washington, D.C.

The 2025 PTAB Bar Association Annual Conference will be offered in person from March 19 - March 21, 2025, at the Ritz-Carlton in Washington, DC. This year, we are excited to host an entirely in-person event, with no virtual component. We encourage everyone to join us to fully engage with the programming and take advantage of the continuous networking opportunities available throughout the conference. Programming will begin at 1:00pmET on the 19th and conclude by 1:00pmET on the 21st.
 

Register Here for the
2025 PTAB Bar Assoc. Annual Conference 
 
 

PTAB Bar Association Registration Fees
Member: $890     Non-Member $1,075
Special rates available for government lawyers and students

 
NOW IS THE TIME TO Renew Your Membership with the PTAB Bar Association—
As you register for the Annual Conference, please be aware that membership with the PTAB Bar Association will expire in March 2025.  You can renew your membership NOW at 2025 Membership Renewal.  Membership payment today will automatically be applied to your 2025-26 membership. Please note, if you are a member of a firm that participates with firm bulk renewal, please reach out to your firm administrator prior to renewing your PTAB Bar Association Membership.

Hotel Room Block Availability Is Limited

The PTAB Bar Association has negotiated a discounted room rate of $419 plus tax at the Ritz Carlton, Washington, DC  for conference attendees. Reservations can be made by phone by calling 202-835-0500 or 800-558-9994 and referencing the PTAB Bar Association or book your group rate for PTAB Bar Association 2025 Annual Spring Conference. The room block closes February 25, 2025—we expect to sell out!

Updated Session Details

The Conference agenda features sessions with experts, government officials, industry voices, and other thought pioneers that will provide participants with thought provoking insights into the current issues facing those practicing before the PTAB including:

  • Current Issues Before the PTAB: This program will feature current issues in PTAB practice today.
  • Judges Panel: Judges from the U.S. District Court and USITC will share their views and practice tips on the impact of PTAB proceedings on parallel litigation, including stays, estoppel, use of PTAB decisions and party arguments, different burdens of proof, and claim construction differences.
  • Former APJs Panel: This program will provide the opportunity to learn from a panel of former APJs who will discuss the latest in PTAB practice, including their views on internal review of PTAB decisions, discretionary denial, the newest trends in Director Review decisions, and more.
  • Lost A Decision, Now What?: This panel will discuss the benefits and drawbacks associated with the various options for challenging adverse decisions in AIA trial proceedings, including rehearing, Director Review, and appeal.
  • Prior Art & AI: This panel will discuss AI-generated content and its novel legal issues, including its role as prior art, enablement, and estoppel.
  • Debate: This session will offer a lively debate addressing the nuances of, and salient developments in, patent eligibility law and thoughts as to where it is headed.
  • In-House Counsel Panel: This panel will feature in-house PTAB practitioners to share their views on PTAB policies and practices, litigation strategy, and the evolution of the business and legal landscapes in which they practice.
  • Trending Ethical Issues Before the PTAB: This panel discussion will focus on recent rules changes, sanctions decisions, and the ethical implications relating to real parties in interest.

Don’t miss this opportunity to earn CLE credit while learning and connecting with leading experts in the industry!

Be sure to join us for the networking opportunities at the Annual Conference featuring the following:

  • The NIFH, Camp Invention - Walk for STEM, a one-mile walk through Washington, DC, to support STEM education at 7:00am Thursday morning in front of the Ritz-Carlton.  Click HERE for more information, the walk route, and to register for this free event. 
     
  • The Walk for STEM will be followed by the Breakfast with a Hall of Famer, Rory Cooper, Ph.D.  The Breakfast will include an art auction of an original portrait of Rosalind Franklin to raise funds for Camp Invention.
     
  • Networking events Wednesday and Thursday immediately following the day’s programming. Don’t miss the special offerings prepared by the Ritz Carlton chef!

New Sponsorship Opportunities are Available!

The PTAB Bar Association is offering new sponsorship opportunities at this year’s Annual Conference! A complete list of opportunities is available at 2025 Annual Conference Sponsorship. To partner with the PTAB Bar Association as a valuable sponsor for this event, please contact LaTrese Wallace at latrese.wallace-ptab@mci-group.com  


Questions?  Please contact  info@ptabbar.org

Location
Setting: In-Person
Ritz-Carlton, Washington, DC
1150 22nd Street, NW
Washington, DC
UNITED STATES

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