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  • Prosser, Tony

    Knowles Intellectual Property Strategies | Partner

    Anthony R. Prosser, Ph.D., is a Partner with Knowles Intellectual Property Strategies (KIPS) in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Prosser focuses on complex organic chemistry patent matters including drafting and prosecuting U.S. and international patent applications directed to new chemical compounds and synthetic methodology, due diligence, freedom to operate analysis, and patentability investigations. Dr. Prosser’s technical areas of expertise include organic synthesis, process chemistry, medicinal chemistry, nucleoside chemistry and drug discovery and development. Dr. Prosser has spoken and written on a wide range of topics including recent panels on the use of artificial intelligence in drug design and the conflicting application of double patenting to patent term adjustment. Dr. Prosser has published over a dozen scientific and legal articles.
  • prost square 200 Prost, Sharon

    US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit | Chief Judge

    SHARON PROST was appointed by President George W. Bush in 2001 and assumed the duties of Chief Circuit Judge on May 31, 2014. Prior to her appointment, Judge Prost served as Minority Chief Counsel, Deputy Chief Counsel, and Chief Counsel of the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate from 1993 to 2001. She also served as Chief Labor Counsel (Minority), Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources from 1989 to 1993.
  • Pruthi, Parag

    NIKSUN | Founder, CEO & Chairman

    Dr. Pruthi is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of NIKSUN, which he has grown from a startup to a highly successful global company in the cyber security, wireless, and network monitoring markets.
  • Puknys_Erik_200 Puknys, Erik

    Finnegan | Partner

    Erik Puknys is a seasoned litigator, representing clients across industries in intellectual property disputes filed in state and federal district courts and government agencies. His career in intellectual property began more than 25 years ago, when he joined the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as a patent examiner. Erik lectures on patent and trade secret law at conferences hosted by industry, government, and academic organizations. He has been recognized as a leading patent litigator in California by Intellectual Asset Management, an “IP Star” in Palo Alto by Managing Intellectual Property, and for “superior client service” in The 2015 BTI Client Service All-Stars.
  • Laura Purcell Verdun

    Voicetrainer, LLC | Founder

    Laura Purcell Verdun is owner and solo practitioner of Voicetrainer, LLC based in Washington, DC. She is a licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist, and Professional Communication Coach, with over 30-years of experience.
  • Pytel-200 Pytel, Melissa

    Entrada Therapeutics | Head of Intellectual Property

    Melissa Pytel is an attorney specializing in Intellectual Property with over 25 years of experience, both as in-house and outside counsel. With a focus on biotechnology, she offers strategic counsel on a wide range of IP matters, including patents, trademarks, trade secrets, licensing, and due diligence. Melissa's collaborative approach, working closely with researchers, scientists, and executives, enables her to develop comprehensive IP strategies that align with business objectives. Throughout her career, Melissa has had the privilege of working alongside exceptionally talented individuals, an experience that has been both enriching and rewarding.
  • Quinn, Miriam Latorre

    Patent Trial and Appeal Board of the USPTO | Acting Senior Lead Administrative Patent Judge

    Judge Quinn was appointed to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”) on October 12, 2012. Judge Quinn earned her Electrical Engineering degree from Florida International University, and after years of working as a telecommunications engineer and project manager she earned her J.D. from St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, Florida. Over the years, Judge Quinn has held various positions at the PTAB, including Lead Administrative Patent Judge, Acting Vice Chief Judge, Division 2, Acting Vice Chief Judge, Division 3, and now Acting Senior Lead Administrative Patent Judge. She offices in the Texas Regional Office located in Dallas, Texas, and focuses on PTAB leadership as well as presiding over AIA trials
  • rader, randall200 Rader, Randall R.

    US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit | Former Chief Judge

    The Honorable Randall Rader has been a thought leader in the field of intellectual property law and jurisprudence for over 25 years. His work as Chief Judge, his publications, and his work teaching patent law globally to students, judges and government officials has left an indelible mark on the field of IP law and the protection of IP rights throughout the world. Judge Rader was appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit by President George H. W. Bush in 1990 and assumed the duties of Chief Judge on June 1, 2010.
  • Ragusa, Paul A.

    Baker Botts | Partner

    Paul's practice encompasses high technology and Hatch-Waxman patent litigation, patent portfolio management, counseling and licensing.
  • Rai, Arti200 Rai, Arti K.

    Duke Law | Elvin R. Latty Professor of Law

    Arti Rai is Elvin R. Latty Professor and Faculty Director of the Center for Innovation Policy at Duke Law School. She is an internationally recognized authority on patent law, administrative law, and biopharmaceutical innovation. Rai's extensive research on these subjects has been funded by Arnold Ventures, the National Institutes of Health, the Greenwall Foundation, the Kauffman Foundation, and the Woodrow Wilson Center. She has published widely in both peer-reviewed journals and law reviews.
  • Rainey, Richard

    Covington and Burling, LLP | Partner

    Richard Rainey is a trial and appellate IP litigator at Covington & Burling, LLC who has been lead counsel in numerous high-profile cases in district courts, before the ITC, and at the Federal Circuit. Law360 named Richard a 2019 MVP for his “extraordinary” trial and appellate wins and contribution to IP litigation. His ability to provide holistic and practical solutions in patent disputes is enhanced by his in-house experience, having served as GE’s Global Chief IP Litigator. Richard also devotes considerable time to bar associations and teaching and writing in the intellectual property field.
  • Ram, Jocelyn

    The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard | IP Counsel

    With over two decades of intellectual property experience, in both private practice and at USPTO, Ms. Ram brings a unique perspective to her work. As IP Counsel at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Ms. Ram manages a diverse portfolio of cutting-edge genomic technologies and focuses on issues at the convergence of AI and biotech. She utilizes unique USPTO insider knowledge (gained as a speechwriter for USPTO Director Iancu and USPTO Deputy Director Peter and as a patent analyst in USPTO Office of International Patent Cooperation) in strategizing how to quickly acquire valid patents and build a strong comprehensive IP portfolio. Her technology background focuses on biomedical, mechanical, electromechanical, and software technologies, with specialization in the medical device field. Her biomedical engineering degree from Cornell University, and communications & technology master’s from Georgetown University, in addition to her law degree from Boston University, provide a strong foundation for understanding the technical and legal aspects of patent law and for expertly communicating this subject matter to diverse audiences.
  • Ramamoorthy, Kavita

    Fineberg Ramamoorthy LLP | Partner

    Kavita is a partner at Fineberg Ramamoorthy LLP, a boutique IP firm located in Toronto, Canada. The firm specializes in pharmaceutical patent litigation, an area in which Kavita has been practicing since 2003. Kavita has extensive experience in proceedings under the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations (on behalf of both innovators and generics) as well as patent actions and judicial reviews. Kavita’s practice includes litigation management, preparation of expert evidence and both oral and written advocacy. Kavita has appeared frequently before the Federal Court and the Federal Court of Appeal. Her practice also includes advising on a variety of regulatory matters. In addition to being a lawyer, Kavita is a Canadian Patent Agent and holds a Ph.D. in Toxicology from Texas A&M University.
  • RAMSEY_PHOTO_200 Ramsey, Gabriel

    Crowell & Moring LLP | Partner

    Gabriel M. Ramsey is a partner in the San Francisco office of Crowell & Moring. Gabe is a member of the Litigation, Intellectual Property, and Privacy & Cybersecurity groups. He is also a member of the firm's Litigation Group Steering Committee.
  • Lisa Ramsey200 Ramsey, Lisa

    University of San Diego School of Law | Professor

    Professor Lisa Ramsey teaches intellectual property classes at the University of San Diego School of Law and is an expert on trademark law. Before joining the USD law faculty, she was an intellectual property litigator at Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich in San Diego.
  • Randall_Square Randall, David A.

    Orbit IP | Partner

    David is a registered patent attorney with over 25 years of experience. He has represented clients in a variety of intellectual property matters, including patent, trademark and trade secret litigation throughout the United States, as well as multi-jurisdictional matters.
  • Rash, Brandon

    Akin Gump | Partner

    Brandon has substantial experience in all aspects of patent litigation, from pre-litigation, through trial and appeal. He has served as lead counsel in district court actions and ITC investigations. He has substantial experience in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA), known as the “Rocket Docket,” where he served as a law clerk to the Honorable Henry E. Hudson.
  • Raynal, George

    Saidman DesignLaw Group, LLC | Principal

    George D. Raynal is the Principal of Saidman Design Law Group, where his practice covers all aspects of US and international design law, focusing on design patent, copyright and trademark prosecution, registration and enforcement. George and his practice group help individual designers, start-ups and major domestic and foreign companies, such as electronics, consumer product and heavy equipment manufacturers, obtain robust design protection and enforce their rights against infringement. George manages large design patent portfolios and coordinates the US and global filing for some of the foremost design-driven companies.
  • Re, Joe 200 Re, Joseph

    Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP | Partner

    Mr. Re, a Partner at Knobbe Martens, is a nationally recognized trial and appellate attorney, having handled high-stakes technology cases in federal courts throughout the country for over thirty years.
  • Rea-James-200 Rea, James

    ExpertsClearly | Communications Coach

    James has spent more than twenty years helping scientists, engineers, policymakers, attorneys and other experts communicate their work to the world. Through his work with ExpertsClearly, and in five years as a lead workshop instructor with the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, James has coached staff and leadership at institutions such as Toyota, Pfizer, the Mayo Clinic, the US Environmental Protection Agency, NASA, the US Department of Energy, and many of the nation’s leading research universities and medical centers.