What is the European Validation Process and Why is it Important?
If you file a patent in Europe, its typically filed in the European Patent Office. The European Patent Treaty covers 38 countries. You file one application at the EPO and the application is examined by a single examiner...
Why Should You Get a Design Patent?
Design patents protects the ornamental appearance of a product. In many cases people get a design patent to protect their product, is a new spin on an already existing product. Find out more in this video with James...
What is the Difference Between a Provisional and Non-Provisional Patent?
This is one of the most asked questions from clients. There are less stringent filing requirements on a provisional patent. A non-provisional patent has more formal requirements or you risk getting missing parts or other issues that prevent...
Should I File a Patent for My Software?
In the tech world, there is a debate. Should you file a patent of my technology or shouldn’t you? In this video, Richard Gearhart, Esq. Founder and Managing Partner of Gearhart Law LLC, discusses the pros and cons of filing and not filing.
What is a Foreign Filing License and How Do You Use It?
Many of our clients at Gearhart Law ask us about foreign filing licenses. In this video Richard Gearhart, Esq. Founder and Managing Partner of Gearhart Law LLC, gives insight into this subject and how you can even file...
What is an Annuity Fee?
An annuity fee is a tax a foreign country charges for you to maintain a patent in their patent system which are on a yearly basis. In this video, find out more about annuity fees from Richard Gearhart,...
Is it Better to go with a Trade Secret or a Patent?
Richard Gearhart, Esq. Founder and Managing Partner of Gearhart Law LLC, explains the difference between the two and why sometimes a Trade Secret will be enough and when and it would be best to get a Patent to...
Patent Search FAQ & Why Is It Important?
Richard Gearhart, Esq. Founder and Managing Partner of Gearhart Law LLC, explains the importance of doing a patent search before starting a project or investing in one. The only way to know if a patent will be granted...
Why You Need a Trademark Search Before Marketing Your Brand
Richard Gearhart, Esq. Founder and Managing Partner of Gearhart Law LLC, explains the importance of doing a trademark search before making your brand public or buying a pre-existing business to avoid any trademark infringement.
What in the World is Happening in Business?
Save the date! Join us May 13th, 2020 at 8am EST for networking and a discussion of the business climate in Australia, China and the UK with IP attorneys who are 'boots on the ground' in their countries. We'll be using the networking platform Switch. General networking will be...