How to Review Your Patent Application Before Filing it with the USPTO
Gearhart Law's Ashley Sperbeck, Esq, Patent Attorney, and Elizabeth Gearhart, Patent Agent, discuss what key elements an inventor should look for when their patent professional asks them to review their patent application before it's filed with the...
What is the Litigation Process?
The litigation process is complicated and has many different elements such as jurisdiction, venue, which courts you select to file the lawsuit in, who are the proper plaintiffs, etc.? Gearhart Law is experienced in litigation. If clients ever...
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...
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...
IP Fees – You don’t have to surprised by hidden fees. James Klobucar discusses the Gearhart Law Fee Structure.
