Gerard Reinhardt is a seasoned patent attorney with more than twenty years of experience advising clients on the development, protection, and commercialization of intellectual property. His practice is centered on creating and maximizing commercial value through strategic patent portfolio development and management.
Gerard’s expertise spans the full lifecycle of patent matters, including drafting and prosecuting U.S. and international patent applications, negotiating and structuring licensing transactions, and conducting detailed due diligence assessments. He regularly provides opinions on patentability, freedom-to-operate, infringement, and validity, and represents clients in the enforcement and defense of patent rights. In addition, he advises on related intellectual property matters involving trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights, and domain names.
Complementing his legal expertise, Gerard holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chemical Engineering and brings 25 years of industry experience across pharmaceuticals, hydrocarbon processing, fluoropolymers, avionics, and jet propulsion. This technical background enables him to deliver practical, commercially focused advice to clients operating in complex, innovation-driven sectors.