Working with Alloy Patent Law has been fantastic! Walker helped me prepare, submit, refine, and subsequently get a patent approved and published, and is readily available whenever I have an IP question.
Sara
Walker tailors his services to the needs of individual inventors and startups. This involves
taking time to explain and advise, answer questions, providing reasonable flat fees, and
generally being accessible and easy to work with. Prior to founding Alloy Patent Law, he spent a decade working as a mechanical engineer building tooling and machines for aircraft assembly automation.
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.
Alloy Patent Law was founded with a simple goal: to protect the intellectual property rights of micro-entities and small businesses. Attorney Walker Weitzel gained ten years of experience as a mechanical engineer before practicing patent and trademark law, so we have a keen awareness of your needs.
While the firm has grown dramatically over the years, the mission has not changed. We are here for the inventors. Accessible quality representation – that’s all we do.
While intellectual property is the focus of Alloy Patent Law, we also find it helpful to practice in other fields that are helpful to clients, such as business law. Walker works with every client one-on-one from the outset. Once he understands your invention and the specifics of your case, we go to work.
Working for Small Businesses & Individuals
Inventors and small businesses are an overlooked demographic in the patent space. Major corporations file most patent and trademark applications, so someone needs to look out for the small entities and ensure they’re served properly. Alloy is proud to be an intellectual property law firm serving small entities and individuals like you.
Protecting Your Intellectual Property
Ensuring your intellectual property is filed and registered helps ensure that you’re the one who makes a profit off your creation. Corporations can be cutthroat by mimicking ideas and claiming them as their own. We’ll arm you with the documentation you need to get what you deserve.
Mentorship and Guidance
Since Alloy Patent Law is a small patent firm, it allows us to give you truly personalized business and legal advice. We will never give you advice we wouldn’t take ourselves. Our mission is to see you succeed, which is why we’re versed in business law as well as intellectual property law.
Working with Alloy Patent Law has been fantastic! Walker helped me prepare, submit, refine, and subsequently get a patent approved and published, and is readily available whenever I have an IP question.
Sara
Walker is very knowledgeable, a great communicator and listener. Explain the options in a clear and concise way for me. Highly recommend!
Alan
Very happy I stumbled onto this firm’s website. I had a great conversation with Walker, he is very personable and I feel confident he will help me with all my needs.
Chris
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.