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Cislo & Thomas LLP & 52Launch

File your patent with Cislo & Thomas - and bring it to life with 52Launch.

Cislo & Thomas protects great ideas. 52Launch brings them to market.
Together, we guide entrepreneurs from patent to profit.

More about Cislo & Thomas LLP

Cislo & Thomas LLP is a full service intellectual property law firm providing patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret legal services to the business and entertainment communities, both locally and worldwide through our network of associates in every major country of the world.

We have offices in West Los Angeles/Santa Monica, Westlake Village, Santa Barbara and Lakewood/Denver to serve our clients’ intellectual property needs. Our offices and attorneys are conveniently located in order to provide the greatest possible access to highly skilled experts in all types of intellectual property.

Our attorneys and paralegals file patents, trademarks, and copyrights, and also use real-world experience in business to effectively litigate these matters in Federal Court. We are engineers and scientists in addition to being attorneys admitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the Federal Courts. Each patent attorney is highly trained in various technical disciplines and specialties. They are also seasoned attorneys who can handle all forms of intellectual property disputes. Our attorneys work with clients for the clearance, searching, filing, licensing and litigating of patent, trademark and copyright matters and intellectual property of all types.

Our proprietary Quality Client Care® (QCC®) process ensures the highest quality work for our clients. This unique approach addresses the best and most economic way to provide great protection and rapid response. It has also allowed us to become one of the top-rated law firms in the nation, as independently rated by Lexis-Nexis Martindale Hubbell and The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, which lists us in the top 5% of all law firms in the country.

See how we can help you protect your company’s intellectual property and avoid claims of infringement by others. We have helped thousands of businesses since 1979, and we know we can help you, too.

Client Testimonials

I and my invention/product development firm have been working w Cislo & Thomas for years. We love these folks! They are professional, ethically of the very highest caliber, professional, etc. Of course they're human and sometimes unexpected things happen - that is true of every business, including every law firm w which we've ever worked. Having myself been involved w (way too) many patents, tm's etc. - I'd recommend these folks highly. Dan Cislo knows law well! And he sets the tone for professionalism and character. Wook Pak is a spectacularly brilliant patent atty - perhaps the smartest patent guy I've ever worked w over my many years. He listens, he learns your invention and your goals, he is articulate and sober, and he grounds you in the realities of patent law. Katherine's great as well - a notably sharp and responsive communicator. And the support staff is just what you'd want - sharp and nice folks who want clients satisfied.

Elliot

Dan Cislo and his group of experts in Trademark and Patent law have been outstanding for me as an inventor and my group, Hall Innovations, LLC here in Southern California. They go above and beyond to help you understand the pertinent laws and stay on top of all of our very important filings and issues. I have 6 patents either pending or in current status and probably 10 or more trademarks. I couldn't be more happy and pleased with the service they provide. They truly are worth every dime spent as Intellectual Property is so important to protect and have as a manufacter and entrepreneur. I would fully endorse this great law firm.

Raymond

Cislo & Thomas has done all of the IP work for my company (The Black Tux). They have always offered excellent advice, fair fees and are truly a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend using them for any patent, copyright, trademark or IP litigation matters.

Andrew

Make your Patent Work for You

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.

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?

Protect Your Idea

Comprehensive patent protection guarantees ownership of your idea and seals your competitive advantage in the market

Turn Patents Into Revenue

Leverage the 52Launch team's expertise to transform your protected ideas into products that sell while you sleep

Partner With Experts

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. 

End-to-End Collaboration

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

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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.

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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.

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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.


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