“I have used the patent experts at Gearhart Law for many years. They are always knowledgeable, helpful, and perhaps even more important, persistent in prosecuting my applications with the US Patent & Trademarks Office. To date all of my patent applications have ultimately been accepted, despite the sometime slowness and intransigence of the various patent reviewers we encountered.”
Intellectual property is only as valuable as the strategy behind it.
Gearhart Law is a New Jersey-based intellectual property boutique helping inventors, entrepreneurs, companies, and businesses nationwide and globally protect, build, monetize, enforce, and defend intellectual property.
Over nearly two decades, we have guided more than 4,000 companies through every stage of the IP lifecycle: from the first patent filing to the licensing deal, the portfolio acquisition, and the litigation that protects what you have built. Our clients span pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, software, and nearly every industry in between. And we bring a perspective most firms can't, shaped by a founding partner who spent years as in-house counsel at Novartis, CIBA Vision, and Dow Corning and has been an active angel investor. We know what investors look for, what acquirers pay for, and what it takes to build IP that generates real value.
That is the work we love.
Your invention is only part of the story
The Five Lifecycle Blocks
The name customers trust, the content you create, the deals that turn your ideas into income, and protecting intellectual property in all its forms is how innovators keep their edge and grow it.
Patent, trademark, and copyright protection starts here.
A portfolio is a strategy, not just a filing cabinet that's never opened.
Your IP should generate value, not become something that sits on a shelf.
Protecting your rights means watching for infringement and acting before it costs you.
When a claim is made against you, you need a firm that pushes back.
Protect
Patent, trademark, and copyright protection starts here.
We search, file, and prosecute the applications that turn your idea into a registered, protected asset, guided by attorneys who understand the technology behind it, and not just someone who pushes the paperwork.
Build
A portfolio is a strategy, not just a filing cabinet that's never opened.
As your company grows, we help you expand, organize, and maintain your IP so that it scales with the business instead of becoming something that needs to be completely untangled later.
Monetize
Your IP should generate value, not become something that sits on a shelf.
We structure licensing agreements, sales, and transactions that turn protected assets into revenue, funding, and leverage at the negotiating table.
Enforce
Protecting your rights means watching for infringement and acting before it costs you.
We monitor for unauthorized use and move quickly, from a cease and desist letter, to formal action, whenever someone crosses a line.
Defend
When a claim is made against you, you need a firm that pushes back.
We represent clients against infringement allegations and IP disputes with the same rigor and strategic insight that we bring to enforcing our clients' rights.
Importance of Protecting Intellectual Property
At Gearhart Law, we understand that protecting intellectual property (IP) is paramount in today’s competitive global landscape. IP doesn’t just safeguard an individual’s or company’s innovative ideas and creations—it gives them a distinctive edge in the marketplace. By ensuring that inventors and creators are rightfully rewarded for their ingenuity, robust IP protection promotes creativity and innovation. Without it, businesses risk losing their unique identity, potential revenue, and strategic advantage. This is why Gearhart Law, headquartered in New Jersey and serving clients nationwide and globally, is dedicated to championing the vital role of IP in fostering both individual and corporate growth and success.
Our Intellectual Property Services
From first filing to full portfolio management, our attorneys handle every dimension of intellectual property law.
Patents
Search, prosecution, and protection for inventions across every industry.
Trademarks
Registration, monitoring, and enforcement for the brands you've built.
Copyright
Protection for original creative and written works.
IP Litigation
Enforcement and defense when disputes arise.
Portfolio Management
Strategic oversight of large and growing IP portfolios.
AI Patents
Patent strategy for artificial intelligence inventions and innovations.
Life Sciences Patents
Prosecution for biotech, pharma, and medical devices.
Consumer Products
IP strategy and protection for physical goods, from concept through commercialization.
Design Patents
Protection for the unique appearance and ornamental design of your products.
Business Law
Licensing, transactions, and business agreements that protect your interests.
Industries & innovations
Industries We Serve
Focused intellectual property counsel for innovators bringing new ideas, technologies, and products to market.
Life Sciences & Applied Science
Pharmaceutical, Biotech & Life Sciences
Patent strategy and prosecution for drug and biotech innovations.
Medical Devices
Specialized prosecution and strategy for medical device innovations and technologies.
MedTech
IP counsel for medical technology innovations at the intersection of engineering and healthcare.
Dietary Supplements
Patent and trademark protection for formulations, processes, and brands in the supplement industry.
Plant Patents
Protection for new and distinct plant varieties developed through research and cultivation.
Digital & Emerging Technology
AI Innovations
IP strategy for AI models, applications, and data-driven products from development through commercialization.
Software Products
Patent strategy and prosecution for software, algorithms, platforms, and digital innovations.
FinTech
Patent and IP protection for financial technology platforms, software, and processes.
EdTech
IP counsel for educational technology platforms, tools, and digital learning innovations.
Drone Technology
Patent and IP strategy for unmanned aircraft, navigation systems, sensors, and related software.
Consumer & Lifestyle Products
Consumer Products
IP strategy and protection for physical goods, from concept through commercialization.
Food & Beverage
Patent and trademark counsel for food products, processing methods, and brands.
Fitness
IP strategy for fitness equipment, wearables, apps, and wellness innovations.
Beauty
Patent and trademark protection for cosmetics, skincare formulations, beauty devices, and brands.
Media and Entertainment Law
Copyright, trademark, and IP strategy for creators, studios, and media companies.
Meet Our Team of Intellectual Property Lawyers
Why Choose Gearhart Law?
When it comes to protecting what you have built, experience and depth matter. Here is what sets Gearhart Law apart:
- Nearly 30 years of intellectual property experience
- More than 4,000 companies advised worldwide
- Founding partner with former in-house experience at Novartis, CIBA Vision, and Dow Corning
- Full-service capabilities across patents, trademarks, transactions, and litigation
- Attorneys with scientific and technical backgrounds who understand the technology behind your invention
- Nationwide and international representation
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