Intellectual Property Law Firm to House Numerous Entrepreneurs and
Startup Businesses Within Innovation Plaza– Summit, NJ OfficeSummit, New Jersey – New Jersey was the home of Thomas Edison and Bell Labs. It was also the epicenter of the Pharmaceutical industry and Telco. Historically, NJ has had a highly educated population, many profitable businesses, and a well-developed educational system – all within close proximity to NYC and Philadelphia. However, if you look at the list of top states for entrepreneurship and innovation, New Jersey rarely dons the list.
The good news… NJ is showing many signs of improvement. Groups such as Montclair Feliciano and the Morris Tech Meetups have proven, by their steady growth , that New Jersey wants/needs an entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Gearhart Law, a NJ-based IP firm specializing in trademarks and patents, and LaunchNJ, formerly known as Madison Tech, have also recently joined forces to help build a vibrant entrepreneurial community by providing a new co-workspace and all the necessary tools to help startups and small new businesses thrive.
Richard Gearhart, Esq., Partner and Founder of Gearhart Law, has agreed to provide local entrepreneurs with 1,400 square feet of office space on the second floor of his law offices on River Road in Summit, NJ. Gearhart Law is the first and only law firm to offer a long-term co-workspace for entrepreneurs within its own facility.
In conjunction with Gearhart Law, LaunchNJ, an organization formed by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs (which is in the process of obtaining a not-for-profit status), has agreed to furnish the office and provide numerous entrepreneurial support services to those who rent space in what is now “Summit CoWork”. Carlos Abad and Jason Frasca, Founders of Summit CoWork and Organizers of LaunchNJ, will be hosting various workshops, Meetups and events which will enable local entrepreneurs and startups to learn from and collaborate with one another. The Grand Opening of Summit CoWork will be held on Thursday, September 4th at 6:30pm within the new co-workspace — 41 River Road, Innovation Plaza, Suite 2, Summit, NJ.
“We have been looking for a co-workspace for quite some time and were thrilled when Gearhart Law stepped up and offered their space on the second floor of Innovation Plaza,” said Carlos Abad. “We are passionate about doing all we can to build an entrepreneurial ecosystem in New Jersey – as are the attorneys at Gearhart Law – therefore, partnering with them to create Summit CoWork was an easy decision,” said Jason Frasca. “Gearhart Law also has a strong reputation in patent and trademark law which we know our members will certainly benefit from.”
“Gearhart Law itself was a startup at one point and we certainly understand the many challenges that entrepreneurs and new small businesses face,” said Richard Gearhart, Partner and Founder of Gearhart Law. “We are really excited about this joint venture with LaunchNJ. This organization currently has over 700 members throughout New Jersey and is steadily growing. They host numerous events for special interest groups such as life sciences, developers and female entrepreneurs – which is well-aligned with our current client base. This fall, one of our Patent Agents, Elizabeth Gearhart, is heading up the new Women Entrepreneurs Hub which will host meetings and events within Summit CoWork.”
In addition to providing office space, Gearhart is offering intellectual property services to those who rent space in Summit CoWork and plans to sponsor several LaunchNJ events.
For more information about Summit CoWork, visit http://www.SummitCoWork.com. For more information about LaunchNJ, visit http://www.meetup.com/LaunchNJ-Entrepreneurial-TechHub/. If interested in joining the Women Entrepreneurs Hub, visit http://www.meetup.com/Launch-NJ-Women-Entrepreneurs-Meetup/.
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About Gearhart Law
Gearhart Law is an intellectual property firm located in Summit, New Jersey specializing in patent trademark and copyright services. The firm’s expertise lies in drafting and prosecuting patents, trademark filings and prosecution, drafting and reviewing licenses and agreements, conducting due diligence for both investors and entrepreneurs, drafting legal opinions, patent enforcement and other legal matters related to IP. Gearhart files both domestically and internationally and has attorneys who speak multiple languages.
Gearhart Law has over 20 years of expertise in the area of consumer/industrial products and life sciences, as well as software and chemical arts. The firm’s clients range from individual entrepreneurs to global businesses. Gearhart Law is located at 41 River Road, Summit, NJ 07901. For more information, call 908-273-0700, email hello@gearhartlaw.com or visit our website at www.gearhartlaw.com and our blog at www.patentpuzzle.com.
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