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Fast Forward Law & 52Launch

File your patent with Fast Forward Law - and bring it to life with 52Launch.

Brian Klein and his team protects great ideas. 52Launch brings them to market.
Together, we guide entrepreneurs from patent to profit.

Meet Your Expert Team

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Brian P. Klein

Patent Attorney • Founder, Fast Forward Law • St. Louis, MO

Brian is an intellectual property lawyer and registered patent attorney who enjoys collaborating with inventors and creators to launch their ideas into the world. Brian's firm, Fast Forward Law, LLC, focusses on clients' needs first. We are ready to work hand in hand with you to support your most important initiatives.

 

Peter Drakulich

Peter Drakulich

Founder • 52 Launch

Product 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 Fast Forward Law, LLC

Our Mission

Protecting your key inventions supercharges your business, providing a competitive advantage. Patents help create a moat around your technology, fostering business development, marketing, and further innovation. At Fast Forward Law, LLC, we are passionate about helping businesses and inventors prepare and prosecute patents in the US and around the world.  We work to ensure the process is simple, efficient, and cost-effective. 

In addition to guiding clients through patent preparation and prosecution, we prepare opinions regarding patentability, clearance, freedom-to-operate, due diligence, validity, and infringement. We also provide patent portfolio management services, ensuring your patent portfolio is working for you, while minimizing costs and effort.

We have the experience, work ethic, and tenacity to meet the needs of your business. We are passionate about technology, business, and the law. Our goal is to integrate seamlessly with you and your organization, enhancing the success of your team, ideas, and mission.


About Brian

Brian has been an intellectual property attorney since 1999, representing diverse clients in private practice, working as in-house I.P. counsel for Emerson Electric, and serving as I.P. counsel and Director of Intellectual Property Portfolio Strategy & Development for Boeing. Brian earned a mechanical engineering degree from Missouri University of Science and Technology and a law degree from Washington University. Before becoming an attorney, Brian was a design engineer at Ford Motor Company. Brian enjoys raising two daughters with his wife Sandy, cycling and camping in his spare time.

Client Testimonials

"Brian is a very skilled attorney. He assisted us in navigating a very complicated process of assigning intellectual property among many individuals and entities and facilitated achieving a positive outcome quickly. He provides clear and comprehensive feedback on documents and most importantly, he was quick in turning around responses AND he was extremely reasonable with costs. This is especially helpful in an economic climate where cost gauging is a problem, especially for young start-ups without any money. It was a pleasure to have him provide these services for us and I would highly recommend him to anyone."

Gloria

"I could not have found a more knowledgeable patent attorney. Brian made me feel comfortable and safe at our first meeting. He had answers to all my questions and went through all the steps needed to get my patent filed. He got to work on it quickly and had the patent filed within a week. His 10 page explanation to the patent office was mind blowing. Brian understood my vision and presented it eloquently. I thank God that someone referred him to me. He is amazing and by the time of filing I felt I had a new friend."

Sondra

"Brian Klein, President of Fast Forward Law, is an awesome person to do business with! He is filled with integrity and focused on the customer. I am Grateful that I met him and was able to work with him!!"

Sandy

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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