Stay ahead of the legal curve with Intellectual Property News with Richard Gearhart, a fast-paced segment that breaks down the latest developments in patents, trademarks, copyrights, and emerging tech law. Designed for entrepreneurs, creators, and innovators, this segment translates complex legal updates into clear, actionable insights—helping you protect your ideas, avoid costly mistakes, and spot new opportunities in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
Intellectual Property News with Richard Gearhart
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Stay ahead of the legal curve with Intellectual Property News with Richard Gearhart, a fast-paced segment that breaks down the latest developments in patents, trademarks, copyrights, and emerging tech law. Designed for entrepreneurs, creators, and innovators, this segment translates complex legal updates into clear, actionable insights—helping you protect your ideas, avoid costly mistakes, and spot new opportunities in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
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July 13, 2026
AI Voice Cloning Lawsuits: Can Google Legally Copy Your Voice?
Intellectual Property News, patent law, trademark law, copyright law, AI law, intellectual property strategy, and innovation protection insights with Richard Gearhart. Can artificial intelligence legally copy your voice without your permission? In this episode we explore the growing legal battle over AI voice cloning, including lawsuits accusing Google of using journalists' recordings to train AI systems, the landmark Lerman v. Lovo decision, and why current U.S. copyright law offers surprisingly little protection for voices. Learn how AI companies train voice models, what rights creators currently have, the proposed NO FAKES Act, TRAIN Act, and CLEAR Act, and what these developments mean for podcasters, broadcasters, voice actors, journalists, and anyone creating content online. If you have an idea or an invention that you want to protect, Team at Gearhart Law helps entrepreneurs turn ideas into protected assets. You can visit www.learnmoreaboutpatents.com or www.learnmoreabouttrademarks.com or a free consultation and practical guides to get you started. 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/
July 2, 2026
The New IP Arms Race: Why China Is Recruiting America’s Top Scientists
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. If you have an idea or an invention that you want to protect, Team at Gearhart Law helps entrepreneurs turn ideas into protected assets. You can visit www.learnmoreaboutpatents.com or www.learnmoreabouttrademarks.com or a free consultation and practical guides to get you started. 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/
June 30, 2026
Did Taylor Swift Really Trademark Her Voice? The Truth Behind the Viral Headlines
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 marks are, why phrases like “Hey, it’s Taylor Swift” can be protected, and what trademark law does—and does not—cover. Learn the difference between branding protection, rights of publicity, AI voice clones, false endorsement claims, and celebrity trademark strategy as we separate fact from clickbait in one of the most talked-about IP stories of the year. If you have an idea or an invention that you want to protect, Team at Gearhart Law helps entrepreneurs turn ideas into protected assets. You can visit www.learnmoreaboutpatents.com or www.learnmoreabouttrademarks.com or a free consultation and practical guides to get you started. 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/
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