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Patent PC & 52Launch
File your patent with Patent PC - and bring it to life with 52Launch.
Patent PC protects great ideas. 52Launch brings them to market.
Together, we guide entrepreneurs from patent to profit.
Meet Your Expert Team
Bao Tran
Partner, Patent PC • Santa Clara, CABao Tran is know for his ability to protect innovations of any complexity. At PatentPC, Bao has led high‑stakes patent matters, architected actionable IP strategies, and built AI‑enabled tools that modernize how innovators protect their work. Known for his systems thinking and adversarial analysis, he helps founders build IP moats that scale with their ambition.
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 Patent Professional Corporation
Operating at the intersection of law, engineering, and venture strategy, Bao Tran specializes in translating complex, frontier‑technology breakthroughs into intellectual property assets that withstand scrutiny, attract capital, and block competitors.
Bao brings a rare combination of technical fluency and legal precision. He has led high‑stakes patent and trade secret matters, constrcuted global IP strategies for scaling companies, and advised founders building technologies that challenge conventional categories. His work consistently bridges the gap between engineering depth and business defensibility, turning innovation into leverage.
At PatentPC, Bao has been instrumental in modernizing how innovators protect and commercialize their work. He has helped build and deploy AI‑enabled drafting systems, risk‑analysis engines, and visual‑first workflows that accelerate patent development while increasing clarity. His approach blends adversarial analysis with systems thinking: every claim, diagram, and filing is designed to shape competitive dynamics and strengthen long‑term market position.
Founders rely on Bao for more than legal execution, they rely on him for strategic foresight. He identifies vulnerabilities before competitors do, anticipates litigation angles, and constructs IP portfolios that scale with founder ambition. Whether guiding a startup through its first filings or helping a company defend its core architecture, Bao ensures that technical breakthroughs become durable, defensible assets.
What sets Bao apart is his ability to operate across the full lifecycle of innovation. He works with early‑stage teams to clarify invention boundaries, with growth‑stage companies to expand and fortify their IP moats, and with investors to evaluate the defensibility and scalability of emerging technologies. His frameworks help founders articulate their technical edge, protect it aggressively, and communicate it with confidence to partners, customers, and capital providers.
In a landscape where speed, clarity, and defensibility determine survival, Bao is the strategist who helps founders turn unconventional ideas into unstoppable advantages. His mission is simple: empower innovators to build boldly, scale intelligently, and win with IP that grows as fast as their vision.
Connect with Patent Professional Corporation →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.