Experienced Counsel for Complex Legal Challenges

Eletich Law represents clients in trademark, copyright, trade secret, commercial, employment, and other high‑stakes disputes in both federal and state courts. Derek’s combined experience as a trial litigator and former General Counsel allows him to anticipate risk, streamline litigation, and position each matter for the most efficient and effective outcome. From early case assessment through negotiations, discovery management, motion practice, and trial, the firm delivers clarity at every stage—prioritizing cost‑effective approaches, reduced friction, and early dispute avoidance whenever possible. When litigation becomes necessary, Eletich Law builds a strong, well‑supported record to maximize leverage inside and outside the courtroom. With experience representing companies from early‑stage startups to established enterprises, the firm ensures that every dispute‑resolution strategy aligns with operational realities and long‑term commercial objectives.

From board governance and fiduciary duties to corporate policies, oversight frameworks, and shareholder communications, Eletich Law brings a balanced perspective grounded in legal requirements and practical business realities. Derek’s experience as a former General Counsel drives a proactive approach that prevents governance issues before they escalate into costly disputes. The firm also advises on the full spectrum of corporate transactions—including formations, venture financings, exits, and strategic partnerships or joint ventures—ensuring that each deal structure aligns with long‑term operational and commercial goals. By helping leadership teams refine governance policies, implement decision‑making frameworks, structure board processes, and navigate complex transactions, Eletich Law delivers solutions that enhance organizational performance rather than slow it down. Supporting startups, scaling companies, and mature enterprises, the firm tailors both governance and transactional guidance to each client’s stage, risk profile, and strategic objectives.

Whether structuring joint ventures, co development agreements, publishing or marketing agreements, or enterprise level collaborations, Eletich Law balances business objectives with contract structures that clarify responsibilities, minimize risk, and support long term scalability. Derek’s background in complex commercial negotiations ensures that each agreement is operationally aligned and built to prevent disputes before they arise. From defining partnership scope to drafting performance metrics, revenue sharing terms, IP ownership, confidentiality protections, and exit rights, the firm takes a practical, business centric approach focused on creating durable, mutually beneficial partnerships that work in day to day operations. With experience supporting early stage startups through global platforms, Eletich Law drafts, negotiates, and closes a full range of strategic agreements—always aligning partnership strategy with product roadmap, funding plans, and long term growth goals.

From trademark and copyright strategy to licensing structures, technology transfers, and IP‑related commercial agreements, Eletich Law helps clients secure rights, reduce infringement risk, and build the legal foundation necessary for long‑term product success. Derek’s combined litigation and operational background allows him to anticipate risk and structure agreements that hold up under real‑world business pressures. The firm drafts licensing agreements, evaluates IP ownership in commercial collaborations, implements brand‑protection strategies, and resolves IP disputes—always with a focus on creating frameworks that are enforceable, scalable, and aligned with product and market realities. With experience advising startups, SaaS providers, and emerging technology companies, Eletich Law delivers strategic IP guidance that integrates legal protection with business growth and innovation goals.