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Day 1 - Tuesday, July 17, 2018
7:30 |
Main Conference Registration and Continental Breakfast |
8:30 |
Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks |
8:45 |
Supreme Court Update: Analysis and Impact of Oil States and SAS Institute |
10:00 |
Keynote Address |
10:45 |
Networking Break |
11:00 |
Analyzing the Landscape of the Courts: A Look at the Recent Relationship between the PTAB, District Courts, and Federal Circuit Courts |
12:15 |
Networking Lunch |
1:30 |
In-House Round Table Part 1: The Tech Perspective |
3:00 |
Networking Break |
3:15 |
Off the Record: Perspective on the Current State of Affairs and Recent Rulings from Former PTAB Judges |
4:30 |
Practice Points for Handling Nuanced and Cutting Edge Areas in PTAB Practice |
5:30 |
Conference Concludes for Day 1 |
Day 2 - Wednesday, July 18, 2018
7:00 |
Continental Breakfast |
8:00 |
Co-Chairs’ Recap of Day 1 |
8:15 |
A View from the Bench: Judicial Insight into PTAB Litigation |
9:45 |
Networking Break |
10:00 |
In-House Round Table Part 2: The Life Sciences Perspective |
11:15 |
Recent Rulings by the Court: Aqua, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, and What Comes Next? |
12:15 |
Networking Lunch |
1:30 |
Exploring Ethical Requirements When Working Through the Patent and Trademark Process |
2:30 |
Conference Concludes |
Day 1 - Tuesday, July 17, 2018
7:30 |
Main Conference Registration and Continental Breakfast |
8:30 |
Co-Chairs’ Opening RemarksJ. Steven Baughman Keith A. Newburry |
8:45 |
Supreme Court Update: Analysis and Impact of Oil States and SAS InstituteBradford C. Frese Kevin B. Laurence Jonathan Stroud Timothy K. Wilson In this session, speakers will provide a background on the Oil States and SAS Institute cases, as well as a look into the oral arguments that took place in front of the Court, a review of the decisions of the court, and most importantly how the decisions will significantly alter future PTAB practices. |
10:00 |
Keynote AddressHonorable David Ruschke We are honored that the Honorable David Ruschke, Chief Judge of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board will present the keynote address and provide us with an update on the latest developments at the PTAB. |
10:45 |
Networking Break |
11:00 |
Analyzing the Landscape of the Courts: A Look at the Recent Relationship between the PTAB, District Courts, and Federal Circuit CourtsMelissa Brand Monisha Deka Ching-Lee Fukuda Philip D. Segrest Jr. With an increased focus on PTAB decisions from the Federal Circuit, as well as a rise in the number of concurrent cases in both District Court and the PTAB, this session will explore:
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12:15 |
Networking Lunch |
1:30 |
In-House Round Table Part 1: The Tech PerspectiveSuzanne Michel Kimberly Schmitt Hanna Steinbach Moderators:Justin J. Oliver Megan F. Raymond During this session, top executives from leading technology companies will converse on the strategies they implement when working through PTAB proceedings. Topics of discussion will include strategies for filing an IPR, analyzing the costs involved, the qualifications desired when hiring outside counsel, selecting an expert witness, working with co-defendants, and settlement strategies. |
3:00 |
Networking Break |
3:15 |
Off the Record: Perspective on the Current State of Affairs and Recent Rulings from Former PTAB JudgesMichael Fleming Scott Kamholz Trenton Ward Retired PTAB Judges will lead an interactive discussion providing analysis on recent PTAB decisions, and the verdicts they would have written had they been a presiding judge. Topics of discussion will also include strategies for successfully structuring a case, and the utilization of the proper language and motions to assure a well-reasoned decision. |
4:30 |
Practice Points for Handling Nuanced and Cutting Edge Areas in PTAB PracticeJames H. Hall This panel will provide insight into some of the more complicated and up and coming issues, which all practicing PTAB attorneys must be aware of going forward. Topics of discussion will include:
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5:30 |
Conference Concludes for Day 1 |
Day 2 - Wednesday, July 18, 2018
7:00 |
Continental Breakfast |
8:00 |
Co-Chairs’ Recap of Day 1 |
8:15 |
A View from the Bench: Judicial Insight into PTAB LitigationHonorable Jackie Wright Bonilla Honorable Scott Weidenfeller Honorable William Fink Moderator:J. Steven Baughman This panel offers a unique opportunity to hear inside perspectives from PTAB Judges on best practices for successful post-grant proceedings as well as practice pitfalls to avoid. The panel will also discuss the interplay between the PTAB, district courts, and the Federal Circuit. |
9:45 |
Networking Break |
10:00 |
In-House Round Table Part 2: The Life Sciences PerspectiveJeffrey J. Hohenshell Leon Lum Keith A. Newburry Hans Sauer Paul Simboli Moderators:Justin J. Oliver Megan F. Raymond Gain the perspectives of top executives from leading pharmaceutical and medical device companies who will discuss the strategies they implement when working through PTAB proceedings. Topics of discussion will include strategies for filing an IPR, analyzing the costs involved, the qualifications desired when hiring outside counsel, selecting an expert witness, working with co-defendants, and settlement strategies. |
11:15 |
Recent Rulings by the Court: Aqua, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, and What Comes Next?Donna Meuth John Thorne Chandrika Vira The recent rulings by the court in the Aqua Products and St. Regis Mohawk Tribe cases left PTAB attorneys with only questions about what this means for their practice moving forward. This session will examine:
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12:15 |
Networking Lunch |
1:30 |
Exploring Ethical Requirements When Working Through the Patent and Trademark ProcessDonald H. Heckenberg, Jr. Michael E. McCabe Jr. Honorable Teresa Rea
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2:30 |
Conference Concludes |