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Calhoun Law Firm & 52Launch
File your patent with Calhoun Law Firm - and bring it to life with 52Launch.
Calhoun Law Firm patents great ideas. 52Launch brings them to market.
Together, we guide entrepreneurs from patent to profit.
Meet Your Expert Team
Joe D. Calhoun
Patent Attorney • Little Rock, ARExperienced in obtaining and enforcing intellectual property rights for inventions, products, technology, and marketing materials. Also experienced in many of the everyday endeavors encountered in starting or growing a business, making him a resource even beyond IP. Readily understandable, prompt, and cost effective services.
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 Calhoun Law Firm
CALHOUN LAW FIRM crafts creative legal solutions℠ for businesses and individuals needing legal guidance and courtroom representation in the areas of Intellectual Property and Business Law. We assist our clients in obtaining and enforcing competitive rights in their inventions, products and technology, creative output and marketing programs. Our services also include guiding clients in accomplishing many of the everyday endeavors encountered in starting or growing a business. We do so in a manner which is readily understandable, prompt, and cost effective.
Joe Calhoun, the founder of CALHOUN LAW FIRM and a registered patent attorney, has over twenty-five years of experience in commercial litigation and client counseling, especially in the intellectual property fields. His primary practice areas include the creation of intellectual property rights, the guiding of clients’ commercialization of those rights, the assignment or licensing of such rights to or from others, and the enforcement of (or defense against) infringement claims. He also negotiates and enforces contracts, and helps clients organize their businesses.
Joe regularly obtains patents, copyright registrations and trademark registrations for small businesses and solo inventors; and he regularly assists clients in bringing their products to market. He is particularly well versed in dealing with competitors and maintaining the protections afforded to you and your brand by patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
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.