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Copyright Trademark Lawyer, Social Media Attorney, Book lawyer, Business Attorney, Contracts, Publishing Law
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 12 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 18 years
State: California
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 35 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Mill Valley Office.
775 E Blithedale Ave,, Ste 325, Mill Valley, CA, 94941
Palm Desert Office.
44489 Town Center Way, Ste D-168, Palm Desert, CA, 92260
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Francine Denise Ward's Reviews
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Posted by Geoff | July 16, 2014 | Copyright Application
The Intellectual Property Lawyer I Needed
Francine Ward is the Intellectual Property lawyer I needed. She prepared work-for-hire agreements for my videographer and social media consultant, provides sound business and social media advice herself, tracked down and obtained a copyright permission that eluded me for years, and is handling my ap...
Posted by Kendall | June 19, 2011 | Licensing
Business Owner
Francine helped me create a licensing agreement and has also filed many trademarks for me that were successfully approved by the USPTO. Her responsiveness and skill are fantastic!
Posted by Keiko | December 14, 2009 | Trademark Application
Very Knowledgeable and Client-Focused Business Attorney
I hired Francine Ward to provide me with legal advice, trademark assistance, and to help me develop contract documents during my business startup. She is a pleasure to work with, and very knowledgeable, responsive, and client-focused. I highly recommend her to other entrepreneurs who are looking fo...
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"I endorse Francine. She appears to be very knowledgeable about intellectual property law and offers sound advice."
"I got to know Francine when we both served as Directors of the Marin Count Bar Association. She was always well prepared, articulate and way ahead of everyone else in her knowledge of social media. She is intelligent, thoughtful and an inspiration to other lawyers. I endorse this lawyer without reservation. Barbara Monty"
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"The answers of Ms. Ward are consistently accurate, analytic and customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. Her last answer contained a very useful link to assist the asker. These are precisely the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Francine over 10 years. She is a fine lawyer."
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Mediation lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
1991 - Present
Attorney, Law Ofc. of Francine D. Ward
Associations
2011 - Present
American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law SectionChair, Sub-Committee on Terms of Use
2014 - 2015
American Bar AssociationCommission on Lawyer Assistance Programs
2011 - 2014
American Bar AssociationIPL Section Trademark Ex Parte Committee Chair
Education
1989
Georgetown Univ Law Ctr
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
Hunter Coll
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Continuing Legal Education
Copyright for the Non-IP Lawyer
2014
American Bar Association
The Ethics of Social Media & Cloud Computing
Publications
2007
Staying Legal Guide to Copyrights & Trademarks
Staying Legal Guide to Copyrights & Trademarks
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do I need an attorney and a real estate agent when purchasing a property on a land contract?
16 Apr 2017
Q&A
Trademark Filing to Avoid Application Rejection
24 Mar 2017
Q&A
Wanted to know my options for my motorcycle which got stolen from a tow yard?? It's there responsibility right?
24 Jul 2016
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Defamation-- How to Avoid Being Sued for Something You Say on the Internet.
31 Mar 2011
Legal Guide
Social Media DOs and DON'Ts: 3 Legal Landmines to Watch Out For
30 Mar 2011
Legal Guide
Work Made for Hire. Copyright Ownership.
27 Sep 2010