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patent strategist
Feeney Law Group & 52Launch
File your patent and trademark with Feeney Law Group - and bring them to life with 52Launch.
Nathan Martin advises on how to protect great ideas. 52Launch brings them to market.
Together, we guide entrepreneurs from protection to profit.
Leadership Profiles
Nathan R. Martin, Ph.D.
Startup & Intellectual Property Strategist • Director of Patent Innovation and Startups, Feeney Law Group • Providence, RINathan Martin, Ph.D., is Feeney Law Group’s Director of Patent Innovation and Startups, working with founders and emerging technology teams to evaluate new inventions and develop commercially informed IP strategies. His experience includes prior-art and patent landscape research, assessing novelty and commercial potential, and reviewing technical documents, drawings, and prototypes to help identify and communicate inventive concepts. Martin holds a Ph.D. in Pathobiology from Brown University.
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 Feeney Law Group
Feeney Law Group provides intellectual property services to inventors, startups, small businesses, and established companies, helping clients protect new products and technologies through utility patents, design patents, provisional applications, trademarks, copyrights, and related IP protections. For an entrepreneur developing a physical consumer product, the firm can address both functional features through utility patent protection and the ornamental appearance of a product through design patents, while also assisting with trademark protection as the product develops into a commercial brand.
The firm also approaches intellectual property as part of a broader commercialization strategy, offering assistance with licensing, portfolio management, IP planning, valuation, and monetization. This can be useful for early-stage companies that need to decide not only what can be protected, but which intellectual property is worth pursuing as they allocate limited resources and prepare to bring a product to market.
Nathan Martin contributes to that startup-focused approach as the firm’s Director of Patent Innovation and Startups. His role centers on working alongside founders and the firm’s attorneys during the early evaluation of technologies, helping connect the technical details of an invention with patent strategy, competitive positioning, and longer-term portfolio development.
Connect with Feeney Law Group →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.