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Technology Lawyers for High-Stakes Software & Licensing Disputes
Tactical Law Group LLP is a boutique law firm focused exclusively on complex legal issues at the intersection of technology, intellectual property, and business agreements. We represent companies facing high-risk disputes involving software licensing, ERP implementations, SaaS contracts, and software audits.
Founded by former Am Law partners and senior in-house counsel, Tactical Law Group was built to deliver practical, strategic, and cost-effective legal solutions without the inefficiencies of traditional large firms. Our attorneys understand how technology is sold, licensed, implemented, and enforced—and we use that knowledge to protect our clients’ operational and financial interests.

Technology Licensing & Software Dispute Lawyers
We represent companies on both sides of technology licensing disputes, including:
  • Licensees facing compliance claims, audit findings, and enforcement actions
  • Software publishers seeking to protect and enforce intellectual property rights
Our experience spans enterprise software, SaaS agreements, proprietary licensing models, and cloud-based platforms. We resolve the majority of matters without litigation through strategic negotiation, early dispute positioning, and informed leverage. When litigation is unavoidable, we are fully prepared to prosecute or defend claims through trial.

Software Audit Defense Attorneys
Tactical Law Group is a recognized leader in software audit defense. We regularly defend companies against aggressive audits and compliance demands initiated by major software publishers, including Oracle, Microsoft, IBM, SAP, VMware, Broadcom, Adobe, Autodesk, Micro Focus, Quest, BSA, and others.
With deep knowledge of license metrics, audit clauses, and publisher enforcement strategies, we help clients:
  • Control audit scope and process
  • Reduce or eliminate alleged compliance exposure
  • Prepare for and conduct negotiations from a position of strength
Whether you are already under audit or seeking proactive audit risk management, we provide decisive, experienced guidance.

ERP Implementation & Licensing Dispute Resolution
We represent companies in high-stakes ERP disputes involving failed or delayed implementations, licensing conflicts, and breakdowns between software publishers and system integrators.
Our ERP dispute practice covers the full enterprise software ecosystem, including:
  • Major enterprise platforms
  • Mid-market ERP solutions
  • Implementation partners and system integrators
We routinely handle disputes arising from oversold functionality, misaligned system design, project delays, cost overruns, and post-implementation failures. While many ERP disputes are blamed on execution, our experience shows that the root cause often lies in how the system was sold.
We pursue efficient resolution through negotiation and early intervention whenever possible. When arbitration or litigation becomes necessary, we aggressively pursue or defend claims against both software vendors and implementation partners.

Legal Services for Technology-Driven Businesses
In addition to disputes and audit defense, Tactical Law Group provides comprehensive legal support for technology businesses, including:
  • Drafting and negotiating software, SaaS, and licensing agreements
  • Intellectual property protection and enforcement
  • Commercial contract strategy and risk management
  • Regulatory and compliance guidance related to technology operations
Our approach is business-focused, responsive, and pragmatic, aligning legal strategy with your commercial objectives.

Global Reach. Boutique Attention.
Based in California, Tactical Law Group represents clients across the United States and internationally. For matters outside U.S. jurisdictions, we work closely with a trusted global network of affiliated firms to provide seamless, cost-effective representation.
Clients choose Tactical Law Group for senior-level attention, technical fluency, and decisive advocacy—without big-firm overhead.

Why Tactical Law Group?
  • Deep Technology & Licensing Expertise
    Former Am Law partners and in-house counsel with real-world software experience
  • Strategic, Business-Driven Solutions
    Focused on outcomes, efficiency, and risk control
  • Transparent, Competitive Pricing
    High-level representation without traditional firm inefficiencies
  • Proven Dispute & Litigation Experience
    Skilled negotiators and trial-ready advocates


Speak With a Technology Law Expert
If your company is facing a software audit, ERP dispute, licensing conflict, or technology-related legal risk, Tactical Law Group LLP is prepared to help.
Contact Tactical Law Group today to discuss how we can protect your business and position you for success in a technology-driven world.


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Intellectual Property

Our lawyers understand that the most valuable assets of a company are often its intellectual property.  We have deep experience protecting our clients' intellectual property rights as well as defending against claims of infringement.  We also have experience advising clients on effective strategies for monetizing their intellectual property rights.
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Litigation

We strive to deliver outstanding results for our clients in intellectual property, commercial, and other litigation matters.  Such matters run the gamut from breach of contract and licensing disputes, to cases involving false advertising, unfair competition, trademark, copyright, trade secret, patent, business torts and other general commercial litigation disputes.  
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Outside General Counsel

As a trusted business advisor, we have counseled senior management and Boards on a myriad of legal issues. Because of our litigation experience, we know the pitfalls associated with certain commercial transactions, and are able to effectively advise our clients in order to minimize the risks of doing business in a fast paced business environment.

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Software Audit Defense 

We advise large and small companies across the United States on software audit defense issues.  We have represented multiple clients from both the Bay Area and around the nation on responding to software audits brought by Oracle Corporation and Oracle America, Inc., as well as other software companies such Quest and Micro Focus. We have also defended copyright and breach of contract lawsuits involving software companies (including Oracle). Although we prefer being brought in as counsel before the audit starts, often we are retained only after the final audit report has issued and the client is in full blown crisis.  We have effective strategies to stabilize the situation and to successfully push back on overreaching audit findings.
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Advertising & Competition

Our lawyers have handled numerous claims involving false and misleading advertising.  We advise our clients on truth in advertising issues, and aggressively prosecute actions on their behalf when a competitor attempts to compete unfairly or misappropriates our clients' valuable intellectual property. These cases include actions under the federal Lanham Act for false advertising as well as state based unfair competition claims. In addition to our IP litigation practice in the federal courts, we also handle matters before the Trademark Trial & Appeal Board. If you need help with brand protection issues, we can assist, including taking actions to stop the infringement often without the necessity of protracted litigation.
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Privacy & Data Security

Our privacy lawyers advise on a broad range of privacy and data protection matters, including:  privacy policies and procedures, information handling, security breaches, regulatory investigations, global compliance, cross-border data transfers, commercial transactions, website privacy policies, email regulation and litigation.   ​We have hands on experience advising technology and other companies on these complicated issues, with a focus on crisp and practical legal advice. 
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Licensing & Contract       Disputes

Tactical Law Group has deep experience advising clients on contract related issues and disputes.  Our lawyers have litigated breach of contract cases in state and federal court and arbitral forums around the country.  Disputes involving intellectual property are a particular sweet spot for our firm.  We have handled licensing disputes related to patent, copyright, trade secrets, trademarks and other types of intellectual property, as well as a myriad of other contracts.  We are often able to resolve these disputes without resorting to the courts, and have saved our clients millions of dollars in licensing fees and other costs.
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       ​Tech Transactions

At Tactical Law Group, we understand that clear and effective contracts are critical to our clients’ business.  What sets us apart from most firms is that our lawyers have extensive experience working in-house as well as at law firms.  We leverage our business acumen, technical knowledge, and legal experience to help our clients ensure their contracts support their business objectives.  We also recognize that business contracting has gotten more complex in the context of an ever-evolving regulatory environment, especially relating to data governance and digital technologies.  We help our clients successfully navigate these issues so that they can focus on growing their business.
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          Oracle ​Blog

We blog on areas of the law that we believe would be of interest to our clients.  Please check back periodically for new blog posts that may be helpful and thought provoking.  ​Please note that the information provided by the authors of the blog is not intended to be legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship.  

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    • Pamela K. Fulmer
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    • ERP Licensing & Disputes >
      • Oracle/NetSuite Disputes >
        • River Supply v. Oracle/NetSuite
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