Representative Matters
Proven Legal Results
Experience Across High-Stakes Transactions, Disputes, and Strategic Growth
Eletich Law has supported founders, companies, and investors through complex litigation, commercial disputes, large-scale financing, and meaningful corporate milestones. These representative matters highlight Derek Eletich’s depth of experience across intellectual property, commercial litigation, corporate strategy, and high-value transactional work.
REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS
Achievements
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Led multi‑jurisdiction IP and commercial litigation involving allegations of trade‑secret misappropriation and unauthorized use of well‑known entertainment properties, coordinating counsel across the U.S. and Asia. Achieved favorable global settlements through strategic case management and targeted negotiation.
Directed high‑profile litigation for a rapidly scaling gaming company, overseeing extensive e‑discovery, managing outside counsel, and representing the company in mediations and hearings. Negotiated a comprehensive resolution that eliminated litigation risk ahead of a major acquisition.
Represented technology companies in federal and state court disputes involving trademarks, employment claims, and complex commercial issues. Streamlined litigation strategy to reduce cost exposure and position each matter for efficient resolution.
Advised executives on litigation risk tied to product launches, platform policies, and user‑generated content. Developed pre‑litigation strategies that prevented escalation and preserved business continuity.
Managed arbitration and mediation of IP and contract disputes for emerging‑growth companies, including matters involving licensing breakdowns and partnership conflicts. Secured outcomes that protected core assets while avoiding protracted litigation.
Represented executives, founders, and key employees in trade‑secret, commercial, and employment disputes involving allegations of misappropriation, breach of contract, wrongful termination, and restrictive‑covenant violations. Developed tailored litigation and negotiation strategies that protected reputations, preserved career mobility, and resolved conflicts efficiently.
Served as lead counsel in trials, arbitrations, and evidentiary hearings involving IP, commercial, and employment claims, presenting complex technical and factual issues to judges, juries, and arbitrators. Achieved successful outcomes through meticulous case preparation, persuasive advocacy, and strategic use of expert testimony.
Corporate Governance & Transactions
Advised boards and executive teams on governance, fiduciary duties, investor relations, and oversight frameworks during periods of rapid growth and restructuring. Managed corporate formalities, audits, and shareholder communications for U.S. and international entities.
Structured and closed venture financings, convertible notes, and Series A–C rounds totaling tens of millions of dollars, ensuring alignment between deal terms and long‑term strategic goals. Negotiated with institutional investors to secure favorable terms and protect founder equity.
Oversaw major corporate transactions, including cross‑border acquisitions and a multibillion‑dollar sale to a global conglomerate. Managed due diligence, regulatory considerations, and integration planning to ensure a smooth transition.
Guided companies through CFIUS review processes involving foreign investment, preparing submissions and coordinating with government agencies. Developed mitigation strategies that preserved deal value and satisfied regulatory requirements.
Supported corporate development teams in evaluating acquisition targets, negotiating LOIs, and structuring earn‑outs and post‑closing obligations. Ensured legal, financial, and operational risks were fully assessed before execution.
Strategic Agreements
Negotiated and drafted complex commercial agreements with global platforms, licensors, and strategic partners, including development, publishing, co‑production, and enterprise‑level collaboration agreements. Ensured contract structures balanced operational needs, revenue models, and IP ownership.
Structured high‑value licensing arrangements with major media and entertainment rights holders, securing access to well‑known IP while mitigating regulatory and brand‑protection risks. Developed frameworks that supported product launches and multi‑party collaborations.
Drafted and negotiated agreements with leading technology platforms for distribution, monetization, and content integration. Ensured compliance with platform policies while maximizing commercial upside.
Developed vendor, contractor, and outsourcing agreements for companies scaling rapidly across multiple jurisdictions. Built contract templates and negotiation playbooks that reduced turnaround time and improved consistency.
Advised on partnership agreements involving data usage, privacy compliance, and cross‑border operations. Ensured that commercial terms aligned with evolving regulatory requirements and product‑development timelines.
Intellectual Property Protection & Licensing
Managed worldwide IP disputes involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, coordinating litigation strategy across the U.S. and Asia. Implemented risk‑reduction strategies that protected core assets and minimized exposure.
Drafted and negotiated IP licensing, technology transfer, and content‑usage agreements for gaming, SaaS, and emerging‑tech companies. Ensured enforceable rights and clear ownership structures that supported long‑term product development.
Developed brand‑protection strategies, including trademark portfolio management, enforcement actions, and takedown programs. Advised on global filing strategies to support international expansion.
Guided companies through regulatory investigations involving privacy, data usage, and COPPA compliance. Managed responses to government agencies and negotiated settlements that preserved operational continuity.
Conducted IP due diligence for acquisitions, financings, and strategic partnerships, identifying gaps in ownership, chain‑of‑title issues, and infringement risks. Provided actionable recommendations that informed deal structure and valuation.
