Robert M. Poteat

Robert M. Poteat is an attorney at Parker, Bunt & Ainsworth, P.C., a boutique litigation firm based in Tyler, Texas. The firm, founded by former Federal Judge Robert M. Parker, is well-known for its intellectual property litigation practice in the Eastern District of Texas, often serving as local counsel for national law firms.

Mr. Poteat's patent litigation experience, as tracked, includes acting as local counsel for plaintiffs. His work aligns with the firm's broader intellectual property practice, which encompasses a diverse range of technologies such as semiconductors, medical devices, software, oil and gas equipment, transmitters, clothing, and golf clubs. The firm generally represents both plaintiffs and defendants in intellectual property disputes.

A notable case in Mr. Poteat's practice involves his role as local counsel for the plaintiff in EXPRESS MOBILE, INC. v. YETI Coolers, LLC. There is no publicly available information indicating his regular involvement in PTAB or IPR proceedings.