Monday, May 4, 2026
With the USPTO’s recent overhaul of IPR practice—and the PTAB’s increasingly restrictive stance on institution—patent owners and respondents are recalibrating where and how they litigate. This session explores how these developments are reshaping ITC filings, proceedings, and overall enforcement strategy.
- Exploring whether rising IPR denials are triggering a meaningful increase in ITC Section 337 filings as parties steer away from district court validity challenges
- Assessing how a potential influx of new investigations may affect ITC case timelines, resource allocation, and procedural management
- The extent to which PTAB decisions or denials could have preclusive or practical effects on arguments available in ITC proceedings
- Strategic considerations for complainants and respondents now that IPR leverage is diminished—including timing, forum selection, and coordination with district court actions
- Understanding how parties are adjusting their patent enforcement and defense strategies in anticipation of a more limited PTAB pathway
Event Details
Monday, May 4, 2026
DC Bar Association
901 4th Street NW, Suite 700, Washington DC 20001
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