The Francis Company is an intellectual property advisory company. Founded on deep in-house IP expertise, our lawyers provide a comprehensive set of domestic and global, industry-leading IP business and legal strategy and management services. Among our clients are US, foreign, and multi-national companies, start-ups, entrepreneurs, estates, and law firm IP practices. The Francis Company enables you to cost effectively bridge the gap between simply developing and managing your IP and using it to gain a tangible, sustainable business advantage and increase the value of your IP. Working with The Francis Company accelerates your IP agenda in a manner that can't be achieved alone. We also help you synchronize your IP strategy, protection, and monetization with appropriate staffing and operational resources and workflows. We advance your business objectives to secure a competitive edge, resulting in the highest return on IP investment for the long term. And, you will get more done in less time for less money.