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In today's fiercely competitive business environment, your brand name serves as your unique identifier. It distinguishes you from your competitors and becomes the hallmark that customers associate with quality, reliability, and value. Securing a trademark for your business name is...

Different types of patents protect different aspects of an invention.  A design patent protects the ornamental aspect, or the visual design, and it lasts for 15 years from the date it’s granted.  It’s not to be confused with the more widely known utility patent, which covers the utility or use of an...

Unlocking the Benefits: 7 Ways a Trademark Can Empower Your Business 

As an entrepreneur, you've invested significant time and resources into building your brand. A trademark can empower your business by providing invaluable legal protections and benefits. This article explores seven compelling reasons to register your...

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...