Proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) play a critical role in determining the strength, scope, and enforceability of patent rights. Banner Witcoff’s PTAB Litigation practice represents clients in high-stakes matters before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, leveraging deep technical knowledge and extensive prosecution and litigation experience to protect valuable intellectual property.
Our attorneys regularly appear before the PTAB in contested proceedings that can reshape patent portfolios and influence parallel district court and International Trade Commission litigation. We develop strategies designed not only to prevail before the PTAB, but also to support broader enforcement, defense, and business objectives.
PTAB Trials and Administrative Proceedings
Banner Witcoff represents petitioners and patent owners in all types of PTAB proceedings, including:
We guide clients through every phase of PTAB proceedings—from pre-filing analysis and petition or response strategy to trial, oral argument, and final written decision.
USPTO proceedings often run in parallel with district court or ITC litigation. We align PTAB strategy with broader enforcement and defense efforts, advising on:
This integrated approach enables clients to make informed, strategic decisions across multiple forums.
Banner Witcoff is uniquely positioned to handle matters involving complex technologies, supported by a deep bench of experienced PTAB litigators and technical professionals. Our teams efficiently manage disputes of all sizes across a wide range of industries, including:
Our attorneys work closely with inventors, engineers, and expert witnesses to develop technically rigorous and persuasive arguments.
Our attorneys understand the unique procedural, evidentiary, and strategic considerations that define PTAB proceedings.
We coordinate PTAB litigation with parallel district court, ITC, and portfolio management strategies to support broader business goals.
Our team combines strong litigation capabilities with advanced technical expertise across key industries.
Clients value our ability to move quickly, communicate clearly, and deliver practical, actionable guidance in fast-paced proceedings.
Banner Witcoff’s PTAB Litigation practice delivers focused, technically grounded advocacy designed to advance business objectives—at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and beyond.
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