Trusted Boston, MA Patent Attorney and 52Launch

Meet Your Expert Team

McKendra Darbey

Registered Patent Attorney • Associate, Caldwell Law • Boston, MA

McKendra is an Associate at Caldwell who works with startups and growth-stage companies on patent strategy, emerging technologies, and IP strategy. With a background in neuroscience and experience across AI, life sciences, medical technology, fintech, and computational systems, she helps founders translate complex innovation into practical IP strategies aligned with business goals.
Her experience also includes supporting IP litigation, M&A diligence, and licensing, giving her a broader perspective on how intellectual property can support growth, investment, competitive advantage, and long-term enterprise value.

Peter Drakulich

Founder • 52 Launch

Product 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 Caldwell Law

At Caldwell, we combine big-law expertise with agile, AI-native teams to deliver high-quality legal services defined by transparency, efficiency, and precision. Our operating model is purpose-built for complex, high-stakes matters, allowing us to deliver sophisticated outcomes with speed, discipline, and clarity.
This approach has earned recognition from Chambers and Partners, which ranked Caldwell for Intellectual Property in the Chambers USA 2026 Guide based on independent research and client feedback.

We have extensive experience advising global institutions on corporate transactions, governance, corporate and intellectual property litigation, and IP monetization. We have also partnered with one of the world’s largest insurance corporations to structure capital-raising transactions secured by intellectual property, enabling clients to access specialty markets and unlock liquidity.

Caldwell has represented clients in federal and state courts across the United States, including matters involving some of the world’s largest companies. Notably, we secured a $685 million international arbitration award on behalf of a client in a highly complex IP-related dispute, underscoring our litigation depth and cross-border capability.

We have advised on more than $45 billion in IP-driven transactions and maintain a 91.9% success rate in patent validity challenges, along with an 88% settlement rate in district court litigation. Our IP monetization track record includes securing an $850 million-valued investment for Quick Quack, building a $300 million HR-tech patent portfolio for Job.com that enabled a capital raise, and developing additive manufacturing and aerospace portfolios that led to combined exits and funding exceeding $350 million.

Our ability to deliver strategic insight paired with practical execution makes Caldwell a trusted partner to leading global companies.

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Client Testimonials

''Talent, creativity, and respect are the three words that come to mind when thinking of the team at Caldwell. Accomplishing major feats''.

Sam Abbassi, Director, Bitcoin Products – Fidelity

“Caldwell has been an indispensable partner to JetZero from day one. Their strategic IP guidance, business perspective, and investor network have helped us protect critical technology, attract funding, and support our growth.”

Rene Sagebien, General Counsel - JetZero

“Caldwell helped Job.com transform its approach to IP, building a portfolio that grew from 19 granted patents valued at $309 million to more than 50 patents valued at $754 million. Their strategy also helped us unlock over $30 million in IP-backed financing to support our growth.”

Arran Stewart, Co-Founder and CVO, Job.com

Protect Your Idea

A well-planned patent strategy can help protect qualifying inventions, strengthen a business’s market position, and support licensing, investment, or commercialization goals. Patentability, claim scope, and outcomes depend on the particular facts and the USPTO examination process.

Turn Patents Into Revenue

Leverage the 52Launch team's expertise to transform your protected ideas into products that sell while you sleep

Partner With Experts

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.