"Excellent service! Mr. Rodriguez guided me through the U.S. trademark filing process with clarity and efficiency. Very knowledgeable, responsive, and easy to work with. Highly recommended!"
H T
Cristian A. Rodriguez is a U.S. patent attorney and founder of Rotek Law, where he helps entrepreneurs, inventors, and businesses protect their innovations through patents, trademarks, and intellectual property strategy. He focuses on providing practical legal guidance, responsive communication, and solutions tailored to each client's business goals.
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.
Cristian A. Rodriguez is the founder of Rotek Law, a U.S. intellectual property law firm dedicated to helping innovators protect and grow what they build. He represents entrepreneurs, startups, inventors, small businesses, and international clients in patent, trademark, and intellectual property matters before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
With a background in mechanical engineering and intellectual property law, Cristian combines technical understanding with practical legal strategy to help clients secure meaningful protection for their inventions, brands, and creative assets. His practice includes utility and design patent prosecution, U.S. trademark registration, trademark portfolio management, intellectual property counseling, licensing, and brand protection.
Cristian is also an Adjunct Professor of Law at St. Thomas University Benjamin L. Crump College of Law, where he teaches Trademark and Branding Law and Innovations and Patent Management. His teaching reflects the same practical, business-focused approach he brings to his legal practice, helping future attorneys understand how intellectual property drives innovation and business growth.
Cristian believes intellectual property should be accessible, understandable, and aligned with each client's long-term business objectives. He emphasizes clear communication, efficient representation, and proactive legal guidance throughout every stage of the protection process.
Cristian is admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, The Florida Bar, the State Bar of Texas, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Through Rotek Law, he works with clients throughout the United States and around the world to protect patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights in the U.S. market.
"Excellent service! Mr. Rodriguez guided me through the U.S. trademark filing process with clarity and efficiency. Very knowledgeable, responsive, and easy to work with. Highly recommended!"
H T
"Cristian helped me with a complicated trademark application and handled the entire new filing flawlessly. He presented everything clearly and made the process smooth from start to finish."
Gian
"Cristian was instrumental in our U.S. patent application process. He is professional, prompt, and delivers thorough document reviews. Highly recommended."
Keita
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.