Atty. Derek Roller

Atty. Derek Roller

Derek Roller is a lawyer practicing communications & media, emerging companies, intellectual property and 5 other areas of law. Derek received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University, and has been licensed for 17 years.

Boston Boston 17 Years Experience 17 year
Call (857) 930-7903

Profile Summary

About Derek Roller at a glance

Derek Roller is an Associate based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts registered to practice before U. (2009). Educated at Boston College Law School J.D. (—) and Northwestern University B.S. Manufacturing and Design Engineering Northwestern University B.S. Mechanical Engineering Northwestern University B.S. Manufacturing and Design Engineering Northwe (—). Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Derek Roller is a lawyer practicing communications & media, emerging companies, intellectual property and 5 other areas of law
  • Derek received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Derek practices at Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Roller's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Roller handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Derek Roller

Where is Derek Roller's law office located?
Derek Roller's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Roller handle?
Derek Roller focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Derek Roller practiced law?
Derek Roller has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Derek Roller go to law school?
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Education

Boston College Law School J.D.
- In Progress
Northwestern University B.S. Manufacturing and Design Engineering Northwestern University B.S. Mechanical Engineering Northwestern University B.S. Manufacturing and Design Engineering Northwe
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts registered to practice before U.
Admitted: 2009

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