Category: Gearhart Blog

Chemical inventions can shape entire industries, from life-saving medications to cutting-edge materials. Whether you're creating a new compound or improving an existing one, protecting your work is often a key part of bringing it to market. One way to do that is through a chemical patent.

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When you're ready to protect your brand, one of the first steps is registering a trademark. Whether it's your company name, logo, or tagline, securing legal rights through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) can help you defend your business identity. But many entrepreneurs wonder: do you really need an attorney...

Software can still be patented today, including many types of AI-based software, but it takes careful planning and a clear understanding of what the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will accept. The rules have tightened in recent years, and many applications get rejected simply because they describe abstract ideas without demonstrating...

Have you invested time and energy building a name or logo for your business, only to worry someone else might use it? That’s where trademark registration comes in. A registered trademark does more than protect a slogan or design. It secures the value behind your brand and gives you the tools to...

Improvements to existing products can be patented, as long as they are new, useful, and non-obvious. In fact, many of today’s most successful inventions didn’t start from scratch. They’re upgrades, tweaks, or creative modifications to something that already existed. If you’ve found a better way to do something—whether it’s making a device...

Patenting a medical device often involves more complexity than other types of inventions. Between overlapping technologies, strict FDA requirements, and tight timelines, securing patent protection takes more than just submitting an application. Companies must account for when and how they disclose their invention, how to demonstrate it’s different from what's already out...

If you’ve come up with an invention, your next question is likely, “How much does it cost to talk to a patent attorney?” It’s a fair question. The process can feel uncertain, especially when you’re just starting out. At Gearhart Law, we understand the hesitation that comes with investing in something new....

Starting a business often means moving quickly, but when it comes to protecting your ideas, timing matters. For startups in New Jersey, filing for intellectual property (IP) protection early can help secure your innovations, brand identity, and creative work before others try to claim them. Whether you're developing software, branding a new...