Intellectual Property News with Richard Gearhart

Intellectual Property News, patent law, trademark law, copyright law, AI law, intellectual property strategy, and innovation protection insights with Richard Gearhart. As brain-computer interfaces move from science fiction to reality, a new intellectual property battle is emerging—one that goes far beyond patents. This episode examines the controversial case of former Harvard scientist Charles Lie...

Intellectual Property News, patent law, trademark law, copyright law, AI law, intellectual property strategy, and innovation protection insights with Richard Gearhart. Taylor Swift made headlines after reports claimed she had trademarked her voice and likeness—but the legal reality is far more nuanced. In this episode, we break down Taylor Swift’s recent trademark filings, explaining what sound ma...

Intellectual Property News, patent law, trademark law, copyright law, AI law, intellectual property strategy, and innovation protection insights with Richard Gearhart. Can artificial intelligence own a copyright? In this episode we examine the landmark Stephen Thaler "Creativity Machine" case, where a federal appellate court ruled that AI-generated works created without human involvement are not e...

Intellectual Property News, patent law, trademark law, copyright law, AI law, intellectual property strategy, and innovation protection insights with Richard Gearhart. Taylor Swift is usually the one enforcing intellectual property rights—but this time, she's the one being sued. In this episode, we break down the trademark dispute between Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl and entertainer Marin Wad...

Intellectual Property News, patent law, trademark law, copyright law, AI law, intellectual property strategy, and innovation protection insights with Richard Gearhart. What makes companies like Apple, Nvidia, Costco, Lilly, and MasterCard worth billions? Surprisingly, it’s not their buildings, equipment, or inventory—it’s their intellectual property and other intangible assets. In this episode we...

Intellectual Property News, patent law, trademark law, copyright law, AI law, intellectual property strategy, and innovation protection insights with Richard Gearhart. AI clones are rapidly transforming business, content creation, and customer engagement—but who actually owns your digital twin? In this episode we explore the emerging legal questions surrounding AI clones, digital identity, deepfak...

Intellectual Property News, patent law, trademark law, copyright law, AI law, intellectual property strategy, and innovation protection insights with Richard Gearhart. Did you know your patent application could take years to receive approval—and that some inventors never see their patents issue during their lifetime? In this episode of Intellectual Property News, we explore the surprising reality...

Intellectual Property News, patent law, trademark law, copyright law, AI law, intellectual property strategy, and innovation protection insights with Richard Gearhart. When most companies cut costs during economic uncertainty, some of the smartest businesses do the opposite—investing more aggressively in innovation and patents. In this episode of Intellectual Property News , we break down how Stel...