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Thompson Patent Law & 52Launch
File your patent with Thompson Patent Law - and bring it to life with 52Launch.
Thompson Patent Law protects great ideas. 52Launch brings them to market.
Together, we guide entrepreneurs from patent to profit.
Meet Your Expert Team
Craige Thompson JD, MBA, EE, PE
Patent Attorney • Managing Principal, Thompson Patent Law • Cedar Park, TXYour innovation creates value when it is structured to produce revenue. Managing Principal Patent Attorney Craige Thompson leads a multidisciplinary team of experienced patent attorneys who engineer patents to be your strategic business assets so you can capture value, create leverage, and maximize ROI.
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 Thompson Patent Law
Your ideas have the potential to generate income, but only if they are correctly protected and positioned. Thompson Patent Law’s proprietary processes are engineered to reliably and predictably convert innovation into monetizable business assets that add value to your balance sheet and profits on your income statement.
When you work with your TPL Legal Team, you share your high-value innovations in the context of your personal and business goals. Your TPL Legal Team supplies deep technology expertise in electrical, mechanical, software, medical device, and consumer product innovations. In addition, TPL’s unique and proprietary methods, including our Litigation Quality Patents® processes, have helped over a thousand clients get more valuable patents faster, for less.
Your TPL Team will use our unique processes to protect your competitive advantage with the speed and quality that your business needs. We take patent protection off your plate so that you can focus on building, testing and putting your product out onto the market.
All of our attorneys are registered with the US Patent Office. We operate as a U.S.-based, fully remote law firm, which allows us to deliver efficient, responsive guidance without unnecessary delays. All work is handled by TPL team members, ensuring consistency, quality, and accountability at every step.
Your business wins when you can reduce complexity, increase clarity and move forward with confidence. We are in business to help clients accumulate wealth by turning their inventions into legally protected profit opportunities … because Litigation Quality Patents Generate More Revenue, Faster®.
Connect with Thompson Patent Law →How to Protect and Monetize Your Product Idea
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.