Show Notes
Intellectual Property News, patent law, trademark law, copyright law, AI law, intellectual property strategy, and innovation protection insights with Richard Gearhart.
A $300 million patent verdict against Apple ultimately became $0. In this episode of Intellectual Property News, Richard Gearhart examines the dramatic patent dispute involving Apple and LTE technology, where three trials produced verdicts of $506 million, $300 million, and finally no infringement. Discover why patent litigation can be so unpredictable, how procedural errors can overturn massive verdicts, and why entrepreneurs should carefully weigh the costs and risks of taking an intellectual property dispute to court.
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Richard Gearhart, Esq. is a life sciences intellectual property attorney and Founding Partner of Gearhart Law, LLC, with over 30 years of experience helping pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, diagnostics, and health-tech companies protect and commercialize innovation. A trained chemist and former senior in-house IP leader, he advises founders, executives, and investors on patents, trademarks, licensing, and IP strategy aligned with fundraising, regulatory pathways, and long-term enterprise value. As an active angel investor, Richard also brings a unique insider perspective on valuation, risk, and growth—making him a trusted voice at the intersection of innovation, law, and business strategy. Read more at: https://gearhartlaw.com/