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Acquired: 2013
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Acquired: 2007
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Acquired: 1991
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775 E Blithedale Ave,, Ste 325, Mill Valley, CA, 94941
44489 Town Center Way, Ste D-168, Palm Desert, CA, 92260
11 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Trademark Application
Posted by Dan | June 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Trademark Application
Professional legal help with trademark
Francine was an absolute professional when working with her to have our retirement planning process trademarked. Over a period of months we communicated via email, telephone conference, and webinars to layout our plan to achieve our goal. Francine was able to guide us through the labyrinth of legal...
Posted by Kendall | July 20, 2014 | Trademark Application
Francine is highly responsive, excellent at communicating and outstanding at trademarks
Francine Ward has been my go-to attorney for trademarks for the past 5 years. She was prompt, professional and extremely thorough in preparing my trademark applications. She was also excellent at communicating with me to help me get the info to her that she needed, and later, with keeping me informed...
Posted by Elizabeth | July 17, 2014 | Trademark Application
Outstanding IP attorney
Francine is one of the most outstanding professionals I've ever had the pleasure of working with. Impeccable professionalism, fierce advocacy and an unwavering commitment to results is how I'd describe my experience - all delivered with the warmth of a good friend. We've used Francine's services on...
Posted by Geoff | July 16, 2014 | Trademark 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 | Trademark Application
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!
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"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."
Mediation lawyer
1991 - Present
Attorney, Law Ofc. of Francine D. Ward
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
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
Copyright for the Non-IP Lawyer
2014
2007
English
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Work Made for Hire. Copyright Ownership.
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