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A patent application must be filed within one year of your first public disclosure in the U.S., and before any public disclosure if you plan to file in other countries.

At Gearhart Law, we believe in keeping the patent process easy and simple for our clients. Call one of our experienced...

You want to get a trademark for a name for your restaurant, but someone is using the name for a type of wrench.  Can you get the trademark?  It’s possible!

Maybe you’ve heard about trademark classes.  A trademark class defines the types of goods and services that can be protected, and...

Trademarks serve as the identity of a business. It is imperative for businesses to understand the importance of trademark rights and the necessity of protecting them. A trademark attorney or a trademark lawyer can be instrumental in...

What is a Consumer Product Patent and Why is it Important?

A consumer product patent is a legal protection granted to an invention of a product or process aimed at the consumer market. Such patents safeguard the intellectual property rights of...

Understanding the Difference Between Patents, Copyrights, and Trademarks 

A patent represents a set of exclusive rights granted to an inventor for a limited period in exchange for the public disclosure of an invention. The patent process typically begins with the birth of a groundbreaking idea....

What is the Difference Between Provisional & Non-provisional Patents? 

Patents are crucial in intellectual property law, giving inventors sole rights to their unique inventions. These rights bar others from producing, using, selling, or importing the...

What is the Difference Between a Utility Patent and a Design Patent?

In the evolving world of intellectual property, understanding patents and their kinds is key for inventors. Any...