A Conversation With USPTO Deputy Director, Coke Stewart*

A Conversation With USPTO Deputy Director, Coke Stewart*

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We are honored to have Coke Stewart, Deputy Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), join us for a conversation to kick off our PTAB Masters™ 2026 program.

Stewart recently served as Acting USPTO Director, a role she assumed in January 2025 and held until the confirmation of Director John Squires on September 18, 2025. She previously worked for the USPTO from 2011 to 2021, serving in many important roles, including Acting Deputy Under Secretary and Acting Deputy Director, Acting Chief of Staff, Counsel to the Director, Senior Policy Advisor, Acting Deputy Solicitor, and Associate Solicitor.

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CLE Materials*

Another Director Review Request Demonstrates Extent of PTAB Hubris

A Look Back at the Legislative Origin of IPRs

Stewart Defends Hands-On Approach as Squires Confirmation Looms

Stewart Grants Request to Deny IPR Institution Due to Patent Owner’s ‘Settled Expectations’

Stewart Says USPTO Wants Early Validity Challenges, Not Late IPRs

USPTO’s Coke Stewart Addresses Challenges Office is Facing for LIVE 2025 Attendees

Fixing the PTAB: 10 Things the USPTO Can Do to Improve the PTAB

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