Attendees of this program walked through the various steps of an AIA proceeding, from the filing of a petition to the final hearing. Speakers discussed recent developments in AIA proceedings, with a focus on key steps in the proceeding. They also partook in a mock conference call with the PTAB on discovery and motion to amend, as well as a mock final hearing, sharing their insight and experiences along the way.
Moderator:
Steven J. Schwarz, Venable LLP
Speakers:
Fabian M. Koenigbauer, Venable LLP
Honorable Michael P. Tierney, U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board
Honorable Grace Karaffa Obermann, U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board
Mark A. Charles, The Procter & Gamble Company
Please visit the ABA 30th Annual Intellectual Property Law Conference webpage for more information.