The Start, Scale & Succeed Podcast · 2026-06-16 · 19 min
In this fundamental episode, Richard Gearhart, Founding Partner of Gearhart Law, LLC, shares how to smartly handle legal basics as a pre-founder so you can protect your ideas without big costs or risks. If you feel intimidated by legal stuff while still collecting a paycheck and juggling a side hustle, you won't want to miss it. You will discover: - How to check your employment contract and document ideas separately to safeguard your IP from employer claims - Why running a proper trademark search early prevents costly rebranding or litigation down the road - How to set up an LLC, bank account, and upfront payments to build legitimacy and get paid faster This episode is ideal for for Founders, Owners, and CEOs in stage 1 of The Founder's Evolution. Not sure which stage you're in? Find out for free in less than 10 minutes at Richard Gearhart, Esq., is a leading intellectual property attorney, entrepreneur, and nationally recognized speaker dedicated to helping innovators protect and scale their ideas. He is the founder of Gearhart Law, an international law firm focused on patent, trademark, and copyright matters for startups and growing businesses worldwide.
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