Are you a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) practitioner? Would you like to learn directly from PTAB judges about PTAB proceedings that involve applicant appeals of rejections to their applications, also known as ex parte appeal proceedings? Attend an Ex Parte Appeal Roadshow.
The PTAB is holding in-person training focusing on best practices to succeed in an appeal on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the Clara Barton Auditorium at USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, from 1-5 p.m. ET.
PTAB judges will teach all sessions. Topics will include:
- Tips to file an appeal brief efficiently
- How to make written arguments more persuasive
- How to present an effective oral argument before a judge panel
See the agenda for more information. The event is free and registration is encouraged.
If you have any questions regarding this event, please email PTABEvents@uspto.gov.
Unable to attend this event? Check our Ex Parte Appeal Roadshows page for future events near you.
Accessibility accommodation
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please submit your request to the contact information listed above.
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