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Whether you are just getting your business started or a seasoned business owner, Francine’s 30 years of experience in business and intellectual property law will provide the expertise necessary to give you peace of mind by protecting your content, your brand, your business structure, and your estate.
Francine is Of Counsel at Monty White, LLP, a full service law firm in San Rafael, CA. She heads its Business and Intellectual Property Law Group, as well as managing its Palm Desert, CA office. Francine is a 1989 graduate of the Georgetown University Law Center and admitted to practice in California, New York, and the District of Columbia.
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What does a trademark protect? Trademark protection starts long before the application is filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO). It starts with selecting a trademark that can actually be protected. As an intellectual...
Wills and Trusts: A Quick & Simple Reference Guide
Wills and Trusts: Confused about the differences between a will and a trust? If so, you are not alone. Often people who don't understand use the terms interchangeably. But be clear, a will is not a trust. Having a basic understanding of...
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Self-esteem comes from having the courage to tell your story. Everyone has a story. Regardless of what our lives look like today, we have a history. For many of us, recalling certain times in our lives is painful. We’d rather forget our history....
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