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patent + trademark attorney
Bochner PLLC & 52Launch
File your patent and trademark with Bochner PLLC - and bring them to life with 52Launch.
Andrew Bochner protects great brands and ideas. 52Launch brings them to market.
Together, we guide entrepreneurs from protection to profit.
Leadership Profiles
Andrew Bochner
Registered Patent Attorney • Managing Partner, Bochner PLLC • New York City, NYAndrew’s deep technology and intellectual property background allows him to provide comprehensive counsel on patent, trademark, and copyright matters. He prepares and prosecutes patent and trademark applications, and regularly engages in inter partes proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Offering strategic opinions on patentability, freedom-to-practice, infringement, and validity, Andrew frequently enforces and defends trademark rights, unfair competition claims, and false advertising disputes for emerging and established brands.
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 Bochner PLLC
Andrew counsels growth-stage enterprises, investors, and inventors on strategic intellectual property portfolio growth, commercialization, and risk mitigation. Drawing on his deep technology background, he handles complex patent, trademark, and copyright matters—including application prosecution, inter partes proceedings before the USPTO, and strategic freedom-to-operate evaluations.
With decades of experience in intellectual property, Andrew and the team have managed thousands of patent applications and dozens of transactions across jurisdictions around the world.
He represents clients in a wide variety of industries and innovation-focused sectors, from company formation and venture financing through acquisition and exit.
Andrew also regularly advises clients on, and litigates, eight- and nine-figure bet-the-company disputes.
Under Andrew’s leadership, the firm has been recognized by Chambers USA as one of the leading IP practices in New York – “thriving and dynamic…with clientele in Europe, Japan and Korea.” Individually, he has been recognized by Legal 500, IAM Strategy 300, and Thomson Reuters for his professional achievements.
Honors:
Chambers USA – Bochner PLLC – Intellectual Property – Regional Spotlight – New York , 2025
Legal 500 U.S. City Elite Rankings, Tier 1 in New York for Intellectual Property, 2026
Lawdragon 2025 list of 500 Leading Global IP Lawyers
Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers: 2023 – 2026
Rising Stars: 2018 – 2019, 2021 – 2022
IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists – 2024 - 2025
Connect with Bochner PLLC →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.