Show Notes
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 Lieber and his reported return to cutting-edge research in China, highlighting how countries are increasingly competing for talent, expertise, and know-how rather than just inventions. Discover why trade secrets, employee knowledge, cybersecurity, and innovation strategy are becoming as valuable as patents in fields like AI, biotechnology, quantum computing, semiconductors, and brain-computer interfaces. Entrepreneurs and innovators will gain valuable insights into protecting their most important asset: what their teams know.
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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/