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Changes at the PTAB from Settled Expectations to Real Parties in Interest to Director Involvement

Home › Changes at the PTAB from Settled Expectations to Real Parties in Interest to Director Involvement

April 13, 2026 by

Changes at the PTAB from Settled Expectations to Real Parties in Interest to Director Involvement

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1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
May 18, 2026

Event Overview

The Federal Circuit Bar Association® PTAB and TTAB Committee Presents: 

The Times, They Are a Changin’ – Changes at the PTAB from Settled Expectations to Real Parties in Interest to Director Involvement

Moderator:

  • Philip L. Hirschhorn, Partner, Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP

Panelists:

  • Drew Christie, Director, Healthcare Patent Counsel, EMD Serono, Inc.
  • Anthony Del Monaco, Senior Counsel, Lenovo (United States)
  • Joshua L. Goldberg, Partner, Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP

Summary: The panelists will address changes at the PTAB under the Trump administration and the leadership of Acting Director Stewart and Director Squires and the effect those changes have had on IPR and PGR practice as well as the expectations of petitioners and patent owners.  The panel will also address ways to navigate these changes and meet party objectives.

View and Download the Webcast Flyer Here.

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Non-Member: $175

Government/Academic/Retired/Student Pricing:
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Non-Member: $50

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