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patent + trademark attorney
Boulware & Valoir IP Specialists & 52Launch
File your patent and trademark with Boulware & Valoir - and bring them to life with 52Launch.
Tamsen Valoir protects great brands and ideas. 52Launch brings them to market.
Together, we guide entrepreneurs from protection to profit.
Meet Your Expert Team
Tamsen Valoir, PhD
Registered Patent Attorney • Partner, Boulware & Valoir • Houston, TXOur firm specializes in patents and trademark work, but also provides licensing, trade secret and copyright services. Since we are located in Houston, about half of our clients are in oil and gas and the other half is all the life sciences.
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 Boulware & Valoir IP Specialists
Two of the most recognizable names in patent, trademark and copyright law, Meg Boulware and Tamsen Valoir, Ph.D. formed a firm in 2010 to deliver state-of-the art intellectual property law services. The firm is recognized by the leading international rating firm, Chambers & Partners. Chambers & Partners, noted ”the niche practice (of) Boulware & Valoir (is) gaining recognition, becoming increasingly active in trademark portfolio and copyright issues, and encompassing IP in its entirety.”
The Boulware and Valoir expertise ranges from representing clients in IP issues in federal courts and tribunals to global patent and trademark portfolio creation and management. We represent Fortune 100 companies as well as new market entrants with cutting edge technologies in need of sophisticated legal representation. The firm represents research universities and is a service provider recognized in the Texas Resource Guide managed by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
The firm represents leaders in industries including pharmaceuticals, medical devices and petrochemicals and have obtained and enforced patents dealing with a spectrum of inventions involving nanotechnology, molecular biology, polymer chemistry, and oil and gas exploration and production. The firm is active in enforcing trademark and copyrights, particularly unauthorized use on the Internet. The firm supervises both patent and trademark portfolios and provides strategic advice regarding their clients’ competitive intellectual property positions.
Boulware & Valoir is proven to deliver intellectual property services with maximum efficiency with a team of IP attorneys and staff to support sophisticated technology and branding needs.
Connect with Boulware & Valoir IP Specialists →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 offers for sale, 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.