Gearhart Law Client Loliware® Wins Big on Shark Tank

Summit, NJ, October 27, 2015 (Newswire.com) - Gearhart Law Client Wins Big on Shark Tank

Gearhart Law, a New York area-based IP firm specializing in patent, trademark and copyright law, is pleased to announce that its client, Manhattan based Loliware®, won funding on the October 2, 2015 episode of Shark Tank.   Chelsea Briganti and Leigh Ann Tucker were in the midst of a one million dollar raise, having raised four hundred thousand already.  Gearhart Law helped them file their patent application before going on Shark Tank. 

"We're very happy for our client Loliware®, and that we could draft their patent application in time for their appearance on Shark Tank. It's a great product and the inventors have been very forward-thinking to protect their intellectual property."

Richard Gearhart, Founder, Gearhart Law

They asked the sharks for $100,000 for 10% of their company, but Mark Cuban had other ideas.  He offered the entire rest of the raise, 600K, for 25% of Loliware®.  Three of the other four sharks wanted in.  Deals were flying!  Barbara Corcoran gave the most convincing argument of why she and Mark would make the best investors.  Mr. Wonderful and Robert lost out, but they’ll recover.

What is Loliware® and why were the Sharks so excited?                                     

Loliware® is a new breed of cup, one that’s both edible and biodegradable.  You can have your cup and eat it too!  The Sharks loved the taste of the cups, which was a big plus.  A part of the motivation to develop these cups came from a desire to keep paper products out of landfills.  Imagine a party where you don't need trash bags!  It also helped them that they had a lot of interest from and contracts with distributors, including the party planning company “Save the Date” and another company, a large food distributor, who saw them at a tradeshow and made a deal with them.

To find out more about Chelsea and Leigh Ann and to order Loliware®, you can visit their website at http://www.loliware.com/.   

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About Gearhart Law   

Gearhart Law is an intellectual property firm headquartered in Summit, New Jersey, with offices in Manhattan and Philadelphia, 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, trademark and copyright 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’s headquarters is located at 41 River Road, Summit, NJ 07901.  For more information, call 908-273-0700, email [email protected] or visit the website at www.gearhartlaw.com and the blog at www.patentpuzzle.com.

Contact Information

Richard Gearhart
Gearhart Law
(908) 273-0700
[email protected]
www.gearhartlaw.com