Garrett T. Potter

Based on his background and known representations, Garrett T. Potter is a patent litigation associate at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati with a distinct focus on the intersection of district court litigation and post-grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). His practice is concentrated in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and life sciences sectors, leveraging his Ph.D. in chemistry and postdoctoral research in medicinal and carbohydrate chemistries. Dr. Potter's work also extends to technologies such as mechanical devices and, as seen in the Greenthread case, semiconductors.

The provided data shows Dr. Potter exclusively on the defense side for operating companies. His role defending Monolithic Power Systems against Greenthread Ltd., a patent licensing entity, aligns with a defense-oriented practice. This representation is characteristic of Wilson Sonsini's broader practice, which frequently defends technology companies in patent disputes. The Greenthread litigation was stayed pending inter partes review (IPR) proceedings at the PTAB that were initiated by his client, Monolithic Power Systems. This strategy is consistent with his biography, which highlights a focus on IPR and post-grant review proceedings.

Dr. Potter has been with Wilson Sonsini throughout his legal career, first as a patent agent and now as an associate in the firm's Seattle office. His experience is heavily weighted towards PTAB practice. In addition to the IPRs filed in the Greenthread matter, he was part of a Wilson Sonsini team that successfully secured the institution of five IPR petitions on behalf of Azurity Pharmaceuticals in early 2026. He has also published articles on pharmaceutical patent law, including topics related to the Hatch-Waxman Act.

He earned his J.D. magna cum laude from the University of Notre Dame Law School, his Ph.D. in Chemistry from The University of Manchester, and his B.S. in Biochemistry/Chemistry from the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Potter is admitted to the Washington State Bar and is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.