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HPR Law & 52 Launch

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

HPR Law protects great ideas. 52Launch brings them to market.
Together, we guide entrepreneurs from patent to profit.

Meet Your Expert Team

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Howard Russell

Patent Attorney • Owner, HPR Law • Portland, OR

Howard has over 30 years of legal experience, both with larger firms and serving as a patent and trademark attorney with my own firm. He has helped hundreds of clients, large and small, to secure patent and trademark rights, including patent rights that are primarily in electronics, software, including several AI initiatives, mechanical, computer systems, and method patents.

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 Howard Russell, Attorney at Law

At HPR-LAW, we pride ourselves in being accessible and for working to achieve excellent results for our clients in providing excellent value through quality legal advice and work product. We have counseled many clients, both larger and smaller, in helping them secure their inventions and and trademark legal rights.

We would love the opportunity to talk with you and discuss how we can help your business grow - whether it is determining the type of Intellectual Property protection you need, or advising you on how to launch a new product and brand name. 
 
Every business is unique, which is why we take the time to understand your business needs to help you succeed.

Based in the Portland, OR area and serving clients across the US. Contact us via our website by clicking below.

Client Testimonials

“Not only does Howard strategically and successfully prosecute IP matters, more importantly, it's his honesty, integrity and ability to take his clients through the IP process. Having that roadmap reduces the unanticipated. If you're looking for an IP attorney that goes the extra mile and gets the job done. Go with HPR"

Tory Orzeck, President/Co-Founder at FUSE

“Howard is the most understanding, kind, compassionate and professional person I've had the pleasure of working with. He truly cares about his clients and goes above and beyond!"

Coco, Creator of Cocos Organics

"I've enjoyed working with Howard for years. He is the right combination of practical legal knowledge and client focus that makes me feel confident talking to him. I know I can turn to Howard for all of our Patent, Trademark and other IP issues."

Nathan Thomas, President of Aperion Audio

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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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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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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