Richard Gearhart

Richard Gearhart is a patent attorney, intellectual property expert, and founder of Gearhart Law, known for helping innovators turn breakthrough ideas into protected, scalable businesses. With deep experience in patents, trademarks, life sciences, biotechnology, medical devices, software, and startup IP strategy, he has advised entrepreneurs, research institutions, and growth-stage companies on building and monetizing IP portfolios. Richard is frequently sought out for commentary on patent law, tech transfer, innovation strategy, and emerging technologies, and is available for expert insight on timely legal developments, high-profile intellectual property disputes, and evolving issues in AI, copyright, and technology law—making him a go-to source for media covering AI, startups, and int...