PTAB Bar Association

03/24/2026

The PTAB Bar Association is proud to welcome the new 2026-27 Board of Directors, including President Megan Raymond, President-Elect Joshua Goldberg, Vice President Tom Rozylowicz, Secretary Gene Lee, and Treasurer Daniel Zeilberger. A listing of the full Association leadership, including Non-Officer Board Members, is available at

One of the keys to the success of the PTAB Bar Association has been the manner in which it embraces a collaborative and collegial spirit. It is an environment where diverse perspectives converge in creating a platform to committed to excellence. By participating in the PTAB Bar Association, you gain...

03/20/2026

Hopefully everyone is enjoying the Annual Conference so far. Come join us for day three starting now!

03/19/2026

It was a great first day of the PTAB Bar Association Annual Conference. Please join us for day 2, starting now!

03/06/2026

There is still time to be a part of the upcoming PTAB Bar Association Annual Conference on March 18-20, 2026. The event will feature an exceptional lineup of speakers from PTAB leadership including, Deputy Director Coke Morgan Stewart, Chief Judge Kalyan Deshpande, and Deputy General Counsel Nicholas Matich, along with a timely Update from the Hill presented by John Lee, Chief Counsel at U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on the Judiciary. The Conference will also bring together more than 50 USPTO judges and staff, offering a unique opportunity for insight, dialogue, and connection. Don’t miss this chance to engage with decision-makers, stay ahead of key developments, and connect with colleagues from across the PTAB community. Annual Conference details and registration are available at https://www.ptabbar.org/2026_ptab_bar_association_annu.php.

03/04/2026

Scholarships are available for the 2026 PTAB Bar Association Annual Conference! In furtherance of the PTAB Bar Association’s ongoing commitments, the Women’s, Diversity and Young Lawyers and Agents Committees of the PTAB Bar Association are sponsoring opportunities to attend the 2026 PTAB Bar Association Annual Conference. If you know of someone (or are one yourself) who is unable attend the Annual Conference due to cost or limited capacity at their firm or company, please nominate them, and the PTAB Bar Association will consider the candidate for free registration! (Travel and other expenses are not included.) The Annual Conference will be on March 18-20, 2026, in Washington, D.C. If you would like to apply, or nominate someone, please email [email protected] with the following information by Monday, March 9, 2026: 1. Name, class year, employer, and a short bio (or link to your or your nominee’s website bio or LinkedIn profile) and 2. A few sentences (no more than 400 words, please) on why you or your nominee deserves to attend. For more information about the PTAB Bar Association Annual Conference, visit https://www.ptabbar.org/2026_ptab_bar_association_annu.php.

02/26/2026

Don’t miss out on the upcoming PTAB Bar Association Annual Conference! This year’s conference features a session on recent PTAB discretionary practices, with a focus on emerging factors, such as settled expectations and material error. This session will be presented by panelists: Melissa Haapala, Abigail Litow, and Thomas Scott, and moderated by Brian Rosenbloom. The Conference program will continue with a deeper dive into this hot topic in another engaging session addressing the strategic considerations of ex parte reexaminations, including adjusting in the new IPR landscape. Panelists for this session include: Walter Davis, Lora Green, Kenneth Maikish, and Ami Shah, and is moderated by Lissi Mojica. Ritz Carlton discounted room rates end this week. Room block information is available at https://www.ptabbar.org/2026_annual_conference_hotel_v.php . Annual Conference details and registration are available at https://www.ptabbar.org/2026_ptab_bar_association_annu.php. View the Agenda at https://www.ptabbar.org/2026_annual_conference_agenda.php.

02/12/2026

Join us at the PTAB Bar Association Annual Conference! We are excited to welcome more than 20 USPTO-PTAB judges and staff along with members of the Federal Circuit and U.S. Court of Federal Claims​to this year's Annual Conference. The theme of the Annual Conference is Navigating a Time of Change. Annual Conference details and registration are available at https://www.ptabbar.org/2026_ptab_bar_association_annu.php. View the Agenda at https://www.ptabbar.org/2026_annual_conference_agenda.php.

01/30/2026

The PTAB Bar Association Annual Conference is just around the corner! This year’s conference features leaders in the industry and experts who continue to have an impact on post-grant practice. The conference opens with a session on one of the hottest topics – Ex Parte Reexaminations – and our panel of experts, Scott Boalick, Lynne Browne, Jennifer Bush, Michael Tierney, and moderator, Joseph Myles, will offer key insights to help demystify reexamination proceedings to maximize your chances of success. Annual Conference program details, agenda, and registration are available at https://www.ptabbar.org/2026_ptab_bar_association_annu.php.

01/22/2026

A unique aspect of the PTAB Bar Association Annual Conference is the access to unparalleled networking opportunities. Join us for exclusive opportunities to collaborate with peers, share ideas, and expand your professional circle. Networking engagements include: Interactive Roundtable Sessions with PTAB judges, Association Committee Meetings, Walk for STEM charity event, Breakfast with author Helen Wan, and extraordinary evening receptions crafted by the Ritz Carlton chef. The Annual Conference program details, agenda, and registration are available at https://www.ptabbar.org/2026_ptab_bar_association_annu.php.

01/16/2026

2026 PTAB Bar Association Annual Conference will be held March 18-20, 2026, in Washington, DC. This engaging conference will bring together practitioners, in-house counsel, and APJs to explore the latest in PTAB practice. Section 101 and the USPTO, ex parte reexaminations, ethics and AI, interactive sessions with PTAB judges, and practical implications of the recent rules are just some of the topics that will be addressed at the conference. Program details and registration are available at https://www.ptabbar.org/2026_ptab_bar_association_annu.php.

01/08/2026

Happening Next Week! PTAB Bar Assoc. Program Committee Webinar, “A Roadmap to Institution: A Review of Recent Institution Decisions and Policy Based Discussions” on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 12:00pmET. Register for this event at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_X63ePsR4S4eprfAuw81-6A. Complimentary CLE is available for some jurisdictions.