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Bell IP Law & 52Launch
Protect your brand with Bell IP Law - and bring it to life with 52Launch.
Bell IP protects great brands. 52Launch brings them and their products to market.
Together, we guide entrepreneurs from protection to profit.
Meet Your Expert Team
Adam Bell
Intellectual Property Attorney • Founder, Bell IP Law • San Francisco, CAOver 20 years of law-firm and in-house experience. Ph.D. from the University of Oxford, and J.D. from University of California College of the Law, San Francisco. Serving on the boards of numerous technology companies focusing on biotech, AI and carbon capture. Founder of www.iplegaled.com, the No.1 IP paralegal training course in the US. Passionate about justice, education, the environment and creating a better world for our children.
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 Bell IP Law
WE HAVE TIME FOR YOU - TALK TO US FIRST - totally confidential and free. Start-ups are the engine of the economy. Patent, trademark & copyright protection are absolutely critical to your success, but there are so many potential pitfalls. We are true expert attorneys who you can actually talk to. Straight-forward, helpful advice.
Who do we help? Here are some real-life examples - they are typical of the people we help every day.
You have a start-up business and need a trademark ASAP.
You're an artist and have just received a cease-and-desist letter.
You're a doctor, mechanical or software engineer, or a scientist with a brilliant idea for a patent.
You're a truck driver with an idea with great market potential that can prevent thousands of injuries per year.
You're a university professor with an invention that requires PhD level knowledge just to understand it.
You have an internet or Amazon business, but have a big problem with copycat sales or trademark infringement.
You need to file a DMCA takedown notice ASAP against a foreign competitor.
You run a manufacturing company and you desperately need help with your patent portfolio.
You are a European company whose patents and trademarks are being infringed in the US.
You are the CEO of a biotech business and you need to file multiple US and international patents within budget.
You are a writer or photographer and the copyright to your book or images is being infringed.
You're an on-line personality/influencer and your YouTube and Instagram videos are being copied and you need help.
You have helped start an AI or software company with huge potential and you need to know how to protect your IP.
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.