Business and IP Services for Sophisticated Entrepreneurs
For over a decade, Mederos Legal has delivered integrated legal and commercial solutions that protect innovation, unlock value, and promote growth
Core IP Strategy and Portfolio Management
- IP Applications and Registrations— patent applications: provisional, utility, design, PCT. Trademarks, service marks, and trade dress. Standard copyrights and advanced copyrights with trade secret protection
- International IP Protection— efficient co-counsel with Diana's husband, Dr. Michael Plevan at Plevan Ltd., for EU, EPO, DE, and UK IP applications, registrations, and annuities
- IP Portfolio Management — proprietary Patalytica platform for portfolio analytics, prosecution scheduling, docketing, and commercialization prioritization
- Cursory Searches, Freedom to Operate, and Infringement Analyses — efficient cursory searches in addition to business-focused guidance and actionable infringement risk reports that inform fundraising, product launches, and M&A
- Trade Secret Programs — operational policies, employee on-boarding and exit protocols, and contractual controls to preserve nonpublic know-how
- Collaboration — contribution of specialized expertise in special counsel and co-counsel relationships with other firms
Enforcement, Defense, and ADR
- IP Enforcement and Defense — targeted, cost aware litigation strategy from cease and desist to federal court, TTAB, PTAB, and ITC proceedings
- Domain Name, DMCA, and E-commerce Disputes — takedowns, UDRP and domain recovery strategy, and reseller/platform dispute resolution
- Expert Services — technical consultation and expert testimony in environmental, chemical, life sciences, cosmetics, and materials matters
Commercial Transactions and Monetization
- Licensing, Assignments, and Tech Transfer — negotiation and drafting of commercial licenses, spin outs, and technology transfer agreements that preserve bargaining power
- Supplier, Manufacturing, and Distribution Agreements — enforceable private label and supply contracts with export, IP ownership, audit, and indemnity protections
- M&A, JV, and Investment Support — IP due diligence, deal structuring, IP carve outs, and integration clauses that protect value at exit
- Pitch Deck Strategy and Compliance — investor grade disclosure, freedom to operate signaling, and IP messaging that strengthens term sheet leverage
Technology, Data, and Digital Commerce
- Software, Data, and SaaS Agreements — development, licensing, hosting, and data processing agreements that allocate risk and preserve monetization options
- Online Privacy, Accessibility, and Terms of Use — audits, policies, and implementation guidance to reduce regulatory and reputational risk
- Digital Assets, Web3, and Metaverse Commerce — token, DAO, and marketplace counsel focused on IP, governance, and commercial enforceability
Regulatory, Government, and International Matters
- Government Contracts and Compliance — drafting and compliance advice that align IP strategy with DoD, federal procurement, and export control obligations
- International Transactions and CISG — cross border licensing, distribution, and transactional terms that mitigate jurisdictional and export risks
- Advertising, Labeling, and Regulatory Compliance — food, drug, cosmetic, and consumer product labeling plus defense against unfair and deceptive trade claims
General Business Law and Founder Services
- Entity Formation, Corporate Governance, and Succession Planning — entity selection, vesting, and estate and asset protection planning for founder teams and family offices
- Employment and Restrictive Covenant Drafting — confidentiality, non-solicit, non-circumvent, and narrowly-tailored non-compete agreements as well as other employment law matters
- General Commercial Matters — LOIs, purchase orders, commercial real estate transactions, and everyday transactional documentation that keep operations agile
Exemplary Industries Served
- Life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices
- Energy, materials science, and power electronics
- Software, hardware, and fintech platforms
- Consumer goods, food and beverage, cosmetics, and wellness
- Fashion, visual arts, hospitality, and entertainment
- Construction, industrial machinery, and aerospace
