By Erin S. Hennessy, Matthew D. Schneller, and Jennifer Ashton1



Erin Hennessy is an intellectual property partner in Bracewell & Giuliani's Seattle and Washington, D.C. offices. Her practice focuses on worldwide trademark matters. Ms. Hennessy can be reached at erin.hennessy@bgllp.com. Matt Schneller is an associate in the Seattle office. He counsels clients in the U.S. and internationally on patents, trademarks and copyrights. Mr. Schneller can be reached at matt.schneller@bgllp.com. Jennifer Ashton is an associate in the Seattle office and assists clients in U.S. and international trademark clearance, prosecution and maintenance. Ms. Ashton can be reached at jennifer.ashton@bgllp.com.
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