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patent + trademark attorney
Newton Law & 52Launch
File your patent and trademark with Newton Law - and bring them to life with 52Launch.
Taylor Ross and his team protect great brands and ideas. 52Launch brings them to market.
Together, we guide entrepreneurs from protection to profit.
Leadership Profiles
Taylor J. Ross
Registered Patent Attorney • Founder, Newton Law • Former USPTO Examiner • Former Fortune 500 in-house IP counsel • Lewisburg, TNTaylor Ross is the founder of Newton Law, a registered patent attorney and mechanical engineer with experience spanning the USPTO, private practice, and more than 25 years as Fortune 500 in-house IP counsel. A former USPTO Patent Examiner, he has drafted and prosecuted more than 600 U.S. patent applications and works across technologies including mechanical devices, consumer products, medical devices, electrical assemblies, and construction and industrial equipment.
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 Newton Law
Protecting Innovation from All Sides: The 360-Degree Patent Strategy
At Newton Law, we do not treat patents as administrative checklists we design them as serious business assets that establish market barriers, protect competitive advantages, and drive revenue. Founded by Taylor J. Ross, a Registered Patent Attorney and Mechanical Engineer (BSME), the firm delivers a level of IP strategy usually reserved for Fortune 500 corporations, tailored to the speed and budget of growth-stage ventures and independent inventors.
Inside-the-Agency Insight
Before entering private practice, Taylor spent seven years as a federal Patent Examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), evaluating hundreds of patent applications. This experience provides an intimate, firsthand understanding of how examiners review claims, navigate quota pressures, and search prior art. This insider knowledge allows Taylor to draft applications that "speak the examiner's language," helping clients secure stronger patents faster while avoiding unnecessary delays.
Corporate and Courtroom Insight
Following his tenure at the USPTO, Taylor spent over 25 years directing global intellectual property operations as senior corporate counsel for Fortune 500 multinational brands, managing a patent portfolio of over 10,000 assets across six continents. He has supervised litigation and enforced patents worldwide (plus Amazon APEX), blocking design-around attempts in major international manufacturing hubs. This courtroom and boardroom experience shapes his approach to "anticipatory drafting," constructing patents that proactively defend against competitor workarounds. His extensive experience enforcing his patents with a eye toward ROI often leads a powerful dual-track strategy: pairing utility patents with design patents for fast, cost-effective injunctions and online marketplace enforcement.
Practical Engineering and Practical Business for Practical Innovators
As a mechanical engineer, Taylor speaks the language of inventors, developers, and product designers. His technical experience spans advanced medical devices, industrial printing, electromechanical controls, and consumer goods. His business experience working in multinational corporations keeps him focused on launch dates, business goals, and market position to craft patents as business assets.
When you partner with Newton Law, you receive direct senior attention from a 35-year global IP veteran—with no junior associates or billing-hour pressures.
Connect with Newton Law →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.