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Eastgate IP & 52 Launch
File your patent with Eastgate IP - and bring it to life with 52Launch.
Eastgate IP protects great ideas. 52Launch brings them to market.
Together, we guide entrepreneurs from patent to profit.
Meet Your Expert Team
Scott Seeley
Patent Attorney • Bellevue, WAIntellectual property lawyer and registered patent attorney with years of experience helping inventors and companies protect their innovations. He began his career at one of the nation’s largest IP specialty firms and brings that BigLaw experience to Eastgate IP, helping develop IP strategies tailored to each client’s business objectives. Scott has been selected to Rising Stars on Super Lawyers every year from 2021-2026.
Peter Drakulich
Founder • 52 LaunchProduct development expert leading a team that has taken dozens of products from idea to viral sensation, retail shelves, and six-figure launch days. Specializes in end-to-end product development from design and prototyping to manufacturing, branding, and go-to-market strategy.
More about Eastgate IP
Scott is an intellectual property lawyer and registered patent attorney who helps clients identify, protect, and leverage valuable intellectual property. His practice includes patent prosecution, trademark registration, and post-grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, including inter partes review.
Scott has prosecuted patents across a wide range of technologies, including software, mechanical devices, medical devices, cosmetics, food and beverage, and biotechnology. He combines technical fluency with practical legal strategy to help clients achieve allowance, manage risk, and build durable IP positions that support real business goals.
Trained at one of the nation’s leading intellectual property law firms, Scott founded Eastgate IP after practicing as a patent attorney at Knobbe Martens. In that role, he managed IP portfolios, prosecuted patent applications, and supported diligence matters for clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups and independent inventors. He also has extensive experience preparing infringement opinions and conducting validity analyses of competitor portfolios.
Scott’s practice is based in Bellevue. He earned his law degree from the University of Washington after completing a degree in biochemistry.
Connect with Eastgate IP →Intellectual Property Lawyer Reveals The #1 Mistake Entrepreneurs & Inventors Make Before Filing
5 Things to Know Before Working with a Patent Attorney and Bringing Your Product to Life
1. File Early - The First-to-File System is Critical
The US operates on a first-to-file system, meaning whoever files first gets priority rights. In competitive fields where multiple innovators might be solving the same problem, filing as early as possible becomes crucial for securing your invention rights.
2. Avoid Public Disclosure Traps
You have only 1 year from any public disclosure to file your patent application, or you lose your rights forever. Be extremely careful about presentations, publications, or detailed discussions without NDAs - even university presentations can invalidate your patent rights.
3. Provisional Applications Must Be Detailed
Many inventors underestimate provisional applications, but inadequate descriptions can lead to loss of priority rights. Be as detailed as possible - if you don't adequately describe your invention, you're not entitled to the filing date as your invention date.
4. Understand the 18 to 24 Month Timeline
Expect your first patent office response 18 to 24 months after filing. Rejections are normal: over 90% of applications receive initial rejections. Plan for multiple rounds of responses and amendments during prosecution.
5. Align Patent Strategy with Business Strategy
File patents on innovations that create competitive moats, not just any invention. Focus on high-leverage opportunities that add real value to your company: each patent should be a strategic asset that supports your core value proposition and fundraising goals.
Why Work with a Patent Attorney and 52 Launch?
Comprehensive patent protection guarantees ownership of your idea and seals your competitive advantage in the market.
Leverage the 52Launch team's expertise to transform your protected ideas into products that sell while you sleep.
Your idea needs to be both protected and commercialized. By working with a trusted patent attorney and 52Launch you'll unlock a team that can do both.
From early stage idea to product on shelves, we'll be there every step of the way to build a business around your product.
Products Patented and Developed
Eggmazing Egg Decorator
Transformed a rough 3D model into a patented spinning Easter egg decorator. Overcame complex geometry and electronics challenges to achieve mass production. Result: Over 55 million units sold, featured on CBS, Today Show, USA Today, and in Kardashian Easter celebrations.
KlockItGolf
Evolved a homemade prototype (dog leash stake + rope + golf ball) into a professional golf training device. Developed proprietary core technology ensuring the ball stays permanently attached during intense club impacts while maintaining authentic golf ball appearance.
lava lunch
Created for a mother whose children had severe food allergies, this insulated lunch bag with microwavable heat packs keeps food warm for 5 hours. Overcame complex manufacturing challenges by coordinating multiple suppliers for bags, heat packs, and assembly.