Marta Garcia represents leading technology and life sciences companies in complex patent and intellectual property disputes. She focuses her practice on high-stakes patent litigation and related proceedings, drawing on a technical background in materials science and biomedical engineering to advise clients across the chemical, mechanical, and biotechnology sectors. Marta has extensive experience managing all phases of litigation, from pre-suit analysis through trial and appeal. She plays a leading role in case strategy and execution, including briefing dispositive motions, overseeing fact and expert discovery, and preparing expert witnesses for deposition and trial. Marta also represents clients in administrative proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, including inter partes review matters. In addition to her litigation practice, Marta advises clients on patent strategy, diligence, and risk assessment. She conducts patentability and non-infringement analyses, prepares written opinions, and works closely with inventors to develop prosecution strategies aligned with business objectives. Representative Engagements Member of trial team representing an accused infringer in Teva v. Lilly, achieving a significant reduction in claimed damages, with the jury awarding $176.5 million compared to $656 million sought.* Secured dismissal of all claims in a California commercial dispute (Pao v. Yuan) through a successful demurrer without leave to amend.* Contributed to a successful preliminary injunction for a biopharmaceutical company in Incyte v. Sun Pharma, including preparation of a key clinical expert report.* Helped secure victory for a life sciences company in Patent Trial and Appeal Board proceedings, leading development of expert testimony on patent validity.* *Handled prior to joining Choate Publications and Presentations “Revamping Privilege Logging: A Look at Proposed Amendments to Civil Rules 16 and 26,” Boston Bar Journal, October 31, 2024 “Navigating Patent Term Adjustment and Patent Term Extension,” speaker, American Chemical Society Meeting Professional & Community Involvement Chair of the Board of Trustees, Boston Public Library (2026-Present) Board of Directors Member, Hill House Boston (2023-Present) Board Member, Hispanic National Bar Association Region I (2023-Present) President’s Council Member, Boston Children’s Museum (2026-Present) Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association Member, Boston Intellectual Property Law Association Member, Concussion & CTE Foundation Gala Committee (2016-Present) Education & Credentials Stanford Law School, JD (2016) Massachusetts Institute of Technology, BS (2009), Materials Science and Engineering and Biomedical Engineering Admissions Massachusetts California U.S. Patent and Trademark Office U.S. District Court, District of MA U.S. District Court, Central CA District U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit Executive Office for Immigration Review