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Jennifer Ashton

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Attorney

T 206.757.8014 Seattle
As the guardian of my clients' brands, their trademarks are so well protected that even their logos sleep better at night.
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Jennifer Ashton focuses her practice on trademark and copyright law, internet and social media issues, licensing, and intellectual property-related transactions. She provides counseling on all aspects of clearance, prosecution, registration, rights enforcement strategies, as well as brand management, domain name and internet issues, and licensing for a wide array of industries. With more than a decade of experience practicing in trademark, copyright, and IP law, Jennifer is a knowledgeable advocate for entrepreneurs, emerging companies, and Fortune 500s alike seeking protection for their creative endeavors and valuable assets.

An established speaker and author in the trademark and technology space, Jennifer is dedicated to staying current with evolving legal precedents and industry trends, ensuring that clients receive advice that is not only informed but also forward-thinking. She advises on IP portfolios, brand protection, acquisitions, trade dress, unfair competition, domain name strategy and disputes, enforcement, and litigation. She is skilled at negotiating agreements regarding licensing, consent, co-existence, marketing, and cobranding, as well as preparing and responding to cease-and-desist letters and DMCA take-down notices.

Jennifer's approach is rooted in building strong client relationships. She listens to the specific goals of each client, tailoring strategies to suit their individual needs, and assisting them through all stages of trademark prosecution and maintenance, including before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. From conducting comprehensive domestic and international clearance searches to crafting ironclad filing and enforcement strategies, Jennifer is committed to securing and defending her clients' trademarks in various fields, including software, gaming, e-commerce, retail services, broadcasting, specialized electronic devices, and mechanical apparatus.

Trademark counseling for consumer electronics company*

Developed and implemented trademark strategies to clear the U.S. Federal Register of existing trademarks, clearing the path to register trademark for the client's flagship mobile device, including drafting numerous Co-Existence Agreements. Advised on the worldwide filing and enforcement strategy for said device and client's other key brands.

Trademark counseling for global fitness brand*

Advised on strategy for domestic and international registration of client's key brands, including streamlining portfolios and managing numerous international proceedings with foreign counsel.

Trademark counseling for American multinational technology corporation*

Counseling regarding international clearance and adoption of new set of icons for client's cloud-based suite of software applications.

Trademark license agreement between Fortune 100 companies*

Negotiated and advised on licensing deal integrating client's proprietary telecommunications application functionality into global e-commerce and online retail company's virtual assistant technology.

Trademark clearance for gaming and technology product manufacturing company*

Performed high-volume glossary searches and trademark and copyright clearance projects for in-game use, new product development, and launches for multinational gaming company.
*Denotes an attorney's experience prior to joining Davis Wright Tremaine
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Admitted to Practice

  • Washington, 2007

Education

  • J.D., Villanova University School of Law, 2006
    • Secretary: Law Students in Action (Community Services Group)
    • Board Member: Sports and Entertainment Law Society
  • B.A., English, Columbia University, 2003, with honors
    • Dean's List
    • Creative Writing Program
    • Director of Scholarship, Honor Board Representative, and House Manager: Delta Gamma

Memberships & Affiliations

    • Washington State Bar Association
    • International Trademark Association (INTA) – Publications Committee, 2020-2023; Trademark Administrators Committee, 2012-2014
    • Intellectual Property Owners Association – Secretary, US TM Law Committee, 2014-2019
    • Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association, Seattle
    • Women In Technology International
    • Volunteer, Pennsylvania Special Olympics, 2005

Background

    • Of Counsel, Schwartz Intellectual Property Law PLLC, Seattle, 2020-2023
    • Of Counsel, Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness PLLC, Seattle, 2019-2020
    • Associate (Secondment), CELA Trademark Team Lead, Microsoft Corp., Redmond, Wash., 2018
    • Associate, Seed Intellectual Property Law Group LLP, Seattle, 2017-2019
    • Associate, Bracewell LLP, Seattle, 2011-2017
    • Paralegal II, Perkins Coie LLP, Seattle, 2007-2011
    • Legal Assistant, DWC Law Firm, PS, Seattle, 2006-2007
    • Summer Associate, Law Offices of Lloyd Zane Remick, Zane Management, Philadelphia, 2005
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November 2019
Presentations
Speaker, "Succeeding in a Male-Dominant Legal Field," Women, Diversity, and Change, The Women In Law Summit Series
2018
Presentations
Speaker, "Copyright Boot Camp: Basic Training on the Core Principles and Tenets of Copyright Law," Intellectual Property (IP) for the Non-IP Lawyer CLE, Washington State Bar Association
January 2018
Publications
"World Trademark Review Trademark Litigation: A Global Guide"
November 2017
Presentations
Speaker, "Brand Protection and Trademark Strategies," Washington Small Business Development Center 2017 Annual Advisors Conference
03.17.17
Publications
Co-author, "A Call to Arms: The Trademark Battle for 'Triggerpoint,'" Law360
July 2015
Presentations
Moderator, "Non-Traditional Marks: Prosecution and Enforcement Strategies," INTA Round Table
June 2015
Presentations
Moderator, "Strategizing…Left and Right of the Dot," INTA Round Table
May 2015
Presentations
Moderator, "Wine, and Meat and Cheese – Oh My! Feeding the Controversy between Trademarks and Geographical Indications," INTA Annual Meeting
December 2014
Publications
"The Kirtsaeng Decision – Keep Calm and Copyright On," Westlaw Journal
December 2014
Publications
".bank and Other Domain Names to Open For Financial Institution…And Others," IP Today
December 2013
Publications
"Fantastic .Voyage: The Launch of First 9 New gTLDS," IP Today
December 2013
Publications
"How to P.O.L.I.C.E. Your Brand During 2014 gTLDS Launch," Law 360
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