PTAB Discretionary Denials | Live CLE Patent Law Webinar

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Sergey Vernyuk

Partner | Emerson Thomson Bennett

PTAB Power Shift: Discretionary Denials, Director Control & IPR Survival | Live CLE Patent Law Webinar

Broadcast Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (ET) | On-Demand Available 24 Hours Later

Shifting Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) practices—particularly discretionary denials under evolving USPTO guidance and precedential decisions, along with increased Director review—are materially impacting inter partes review (IPR) strategy. Heightened scrutiny of parallel litigation, petition timing, and evidentiary strength requires attorneys to reassess how PTAB proceedings are initiated and managed within broader patent dispute strategy.

In this CLE webinar, Sergey Vernyuk, Partner at Emerson Thomson Bennett, delivers a practical legal analysis of discretionary denial frameworks, Director oversight, and PTAB procedural developments. Attorneys will gain actionable strategies to assess institution risk, structure petitions, and coordinate PTAB filings with district court litigation to effectively sustain IPR challenges.

What You Will Learn in this Webinar:

Identify and apply legal standards governing PTAB discretionary denials under current USPTO and precedential guidance
Analyze the impact of Director review authority on PTAB institution and rehearing outcomes
Evaluate timing and strategic considerations for IPR filings in parallel with district court litigation
Assess procedural and evidentiary factors influencing PTAB institution decisions
Develop legally grounded approaches to mitigate discretionary denial risk in petition drafting
Advise clients on integrated PTAB and litigation strategies based on current regulatory expectations

Why Attend This Webinar?

By attending this CLE Patent Law webinar, you will:

Earn CLE credit online from the comfort of your office or home.
Access both the live webinar and the on-demand recording at your convenience.
Gain practical insights on PTAB practice and IPR strategy, including discretionary denials, Director review, parallel litigation considerations, petition timing, and evidentiary strength.
Fulfill continuing legal education requirements in a practical, engaging format tailored to legal professionals.

Agenda

Sergey Vernyuk, Partner, Emerson Thomson Bennett

Who Should Attend

Patent Litigation Attorneys
Intellectual Property (IP) Attorneys
PTAB Practitioners
In-House IP Counsel
Patent Prosecution Attorneys involved in post-grant proceedings

Navigate PTAB Proceedings and IPR Strategy with Confidence

Join this CLE PTAB webinar to explore evolving discretionary denial practices, increased Director review, and procedural developments shaping inter partes review strategy. Learn practical strategies to assess institution risk, strengthen petitions, and coordinate PTAB filings with district court litigation—all while earning CLE credit in a program designed for patent litigation professionals.

Please check the credit section below for the details for your state and do not hesitate to contact the Knowledge Group if you have any questions.

Credit:

Course Level: Intermediate | Advance Preparation: Print and review course materials

Method of Presentation: Live Webinar | Prerequisite: Knowledge on PTAB procedures, inter partes review (IPR), and U.S. patent litigation

Course Code: 1411659 | Total Credit: 1.0

CLE Credit:

CA 1.00 General – Approved Until: 05/19/2028
PA 1.00 General – Approved Until: 05/19/2028
VT 1.00 General – Approved Until: 12/31/2027
NJ 1.00 General – Credits through Reciprocity
NY 1.00 Areas of Professional Practice – Credits through Reciprocity
AR 1.00 General – Credits through Reciprocity
CT 1.00 General – Credits through Reciprocity
NH 1.00 General – Meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53
MO 1.00 General – Approved Until: 05/19/2026

Pending CLE Application: MS, GA, TN, WI

Self-Apply: AL, CO, DE, FL, ID, IL, IN, IO, KS, KY, LA, NC, ME, MN, MS, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OH, OK, OR, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WY

If you’d like us to apply for CLE, you may opt to pay the processing fee here.

No MCLE Requirements: DC, MD, MA, MI, SD

Not Eligible for CLE: AK, AZ, HI, IL

For additional information, please contact your state MCLE board.

Instructions for Participating the Live Webinar

- Please Register for the course by clicking the "Take the Course" button if you have not already registered.
- Check Your Email – 24 hours before the webinar, you will receive an email with all necessary instructions, including access details and course materials. This information will also be posted on lesson when it is available.
- Download Course Materials – Course materials will be available for download **24-48 hours before** the live webinar. Be sure to review them in advance. The Link to download is available by clicking the lesson tab.
- Join the Webinar – Follow the instructions in the email to access the live broadcast at the scheduled time.
- Note the Secret Words – During the webinar, secret words will be announced periodically. Please write them down.
- Take the Quiz – After the webinar, click on the quiz link below and enter the secret words to complete the quiz.
- Print Your Certificate – Upon completing the quiz, you will be able to print your Certificate of Attendance, which includes instructions on how to obtain CLE, CPE, or other applicable credits for the course.
- On-Demand Access – The on-demand version of this course will be available 24-48 hours after the live webinar. If you miss the live presentation or need to review the content, you will have access to the on-demand version as an enrolled student. To access on-demand content, click the lesson and follow the instructions.
- Support: If you have any questions, please refer to the email instructions or contact support: support@theknowledgegroup.zohodesk.com.