PCT Made Easy! Richard Gearhart explains the Patent Cooperation Treaty process
Hi! I'm Elizabeth Gearhart. I'm here with Richard Gearhart, founder of Gearhart Law, an intellectual property firm that does patents trademarks and copyrights, both domestically and internationally, and we're going to talk about a frequently asked question. So people...
Dos and Don’ts of Foreign Patent Filings
Expanding your patent protection beyond the U.S. can open doors to new markets and increase the value of your invention. However, without the right strategy, the process can be expensive, time-consuming, and frustrating. Different countries have unique rules, deadlines, and filing requirements, which can create unexpected challenges. A well-planned approach can help...
Foreign Patent Filing – annuity fees
What annuity fees are and why you need to pay them.
Authored by David Postolski, Patent Attorney and Partner at Gearhart Law
Filing a patent and then passing examination results in a granted patent. Once a patent holder has a granted patent certain fees will be due. Thus, it is important for...
