patent + trademark attorney
Rankin, Hill & Clark LLP & 52Launch
File your patent and trademark with Rankin, Hill & Clark LLP - and bring them to life with 52Launch.
Kevin Goodman and the Rankin, Hill & Clark LLP team protect great brands and ideas. 52Launch brings them to market.
Together, we guide entrepreneurs from protection to profit.
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Meet Your Expert Team
Kevin Goodman
Patent and Trademark Attorney • Partner, Rankin, Hill & Clark LLP • Willoughby, OHPatent and trademark attorney with a mechanical engineering background and prior experience in manufacturing and technology roles. Prepares and prosecutes U.S. and foreign patent and trademark applications, with technical interests including consumer goods, outdoor products, plumbing products, LED lighting, vehicles, and other mechanical and electrical technologies.
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 Rankin, Hill & Clark LLP
Rankin, Hill & Clark LLP is an Ohio intellectual property law firm with more than thirty years of experience protecting inventions and brands. Its attorneys combine engineering and scientific backgrounds with a full IP practice encompassing patent prosecution, trademarks, copyrights, licensing, legal opinions, and portfolio strategy.
Kevin M. Goodman is a partner in the firm’s Willoughby office with substantial experience preparing and prosecuting domestic and foreign patent and trademark applications. He holds a mechanical engineering degree from Youngstown State University and a Juris Doctor from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. Before becoming a patent attorney, Kevin worked for a Fortune 50 company in manufacturing and technology-based roles.
Kevin’s technical interests include consumer goods, outdoor industry products, plumbing products, LED lighting, vehicles, and aeronautics. His engineering education and industry background complement his work protecting innovations across the mechanical and electrical arts.
For product businesses, Rankin Hill’s broader services include patentability and freedom-to-operate opinions, licensing and joint development agreements, and trade secret counseling. The firm also coordinates international patent and trademark filings through its network of foreign associates, helping clients align intellectual property protection with long-term business objectives.
Connect with Rankin, Hill & Clark LLP →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.