During the next Boardside Chat from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) occurring on October 1, 2015, there will be discussion and coverage of the recently published proposed AIA trial rules. The discussion will be open to viewers through a webinar:
- Date: October 1st, 2015
- Time: 12:00 PM EST
- Duration: 1 hour
- Webinar Access Link
The Chat will open with Lead Judge Susan Mitchell walking viewers through the details of the proposed AIA trial rules changes.
Following the walk-through will be a discussion between Lead Judge Mike Tierney and Lead Judge Tom Gianetti regarding their background, rationale, and implications.
At the end of the webinar, attendees will be able to ask questions and make comments.
AIPLA Follow-Up AIA Trial Rules Webinar
A companion webinar from the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) will occur on October 6, 2015. This webinar will cover the proposed changes from the perspective of law practitioners. There will be a panel comprised of:
- Todd Baker, Oblon McClelland Maier & Neustadt, LLP
- Joseph Palys, Paul Hastings
- Lead Judge Susan Mitchell
- Acting Deputy Chief Judge Scott Boalick
The panel will provide a fulsome discussion of the second package of proposed rule changes including strategies and practice tips for practitioners as the rules are implemented.
- Date: October 6, 2015
- Time: 12:30 – 2:15 PM, EST
- Webinar Registration Link