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Genius Patent APC & 52 Launch

File your patent with Genius Patent - and bring it to life with 52Launch.

Genius Patent protects great ideas. 52Launch brings them to market.
Together, we guide entrepreneurs from patent to profit.

Meet Your Expert Team

Bruce Hare

Bruce Hare

Patent Attorney • President, Genius Patent APC • San Deigo, CA

Bruce has almost 20 years of experience as a patent attorney, working with a variety of technologies. He received a BS EE from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and worked as an engineer in the semiconductor industry before graduating from University of San Diego School of Law and becoming a patent attorney.

Peter Drakulich

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 Genius Patent APC

Genius Patent APC is an intellectual property law firm serving corporations, government agencies, and entrepreneurs.

The firm was established in 2015 and is based in San Diego, California. We specialize in patent preparation and prosecution.

Genius Patent provides efficient, time-sensitive, and cost-effective solutions to clients across a range of technologies including manufacturing, consumer interaction, media processing, proximity detection, electronics, circuit design and analysis, communication, software, mechanical components, and medical devices and protocols.

Our patent application drafting strategy includes a thorough overview, including specific example implementations, that is accessible and informative even to non-experts. We further include a detailed description of algorithms and implementation features ranging from broad to specific. Our drawings are clear and informative, with standardized numbering and structures that are easy to correlate to the written description. Our drafting strategy includes claims ranging from a broad encapsulation of novel subject matter to appropriately specific elements and operations. 

Genius Patent uses multiple redundant tracking systems to monitor application and project status, ensure awareness of due dates and required actions, and to eliminate extraneous fees or inefficiencies. In addition, we utilize templates, macros, and other automation to reduce or eliminate issues when preparing forms or other associated documents and to ensure synchronization between the various documents and forms associated with filing or prosecution.

Client Testimonials

"Bruce is great to work with. He is very knowledgeable, accurate, detail-oriented, and dependable. He always responds in a timely manner to questions and accommodates deadlines."

Pavel Stankoulov - Chief Technology Officer of Abalta Technologies, Inc.

"I started working with Bruce Hare on filing several patents back in late 2013 and have nothing but good things to say about Genius Patent and Bruce's immense knowledge and work ethic. We achieved success with all three patents applied for and I would surely recommend working with Bruce on any intellectual property law needs."

John Burton - President of Session Savers Sunscreen

"Genius Patent has been amazing to work with. Other patent attorneys were quoting us 3x the price. Bruce Hare had the experience and skill set to get our patent issued. I would highly recommend Genius Patent!"

David Hall - CEO of ScanBright

Make your Patent Work for You

Securing intellectual property is a key step for innovation - but what happens next? 52 Launch offers a path beyond the patent to bring the product to real users: product development, branding, prototyping, and go-to-market strategy.

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?

Protect Your Idea

Comprehensive patent protection guarantees ownership of your idea and seals your competitive advantage in the market

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. 

End-to-End Collaboration

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

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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
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
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.


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