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Shannon M. Nolley
Partner
Your strategic partner in Trademark and Copyright Protection. Shannon specializes in the selection, use, and safeguarding of trademarks and copyrights both in the United States and internationally. With extensive expertise in advising clients on the availability and protectability of intellectual property, she is adept at handling due diligence, clearance, and mark analysis for IP transactions, acquisitions, and mergers.
Shannon’s comprehensive practice encompasses all trademark and copyright registration levels, including the initial filing, prosecution, and maintenance of trademarks and copyrights. She is highly skilled in negotiating and drafting IP licenses, ensuring that clients’ intellectual property rights are clearly defined and protected in all commercial agreements.
Your strategic partner in Trademark and Copyright Protection. Shannon specializes in the selection, use, and safeguarding of trademarks and copyrights both in the United States and internationally. With extensive expertise in advising clients on the availability and protectability of intellectual property, she is adept at handling due diligence, clearance, and mark analysis for IP transactions, acquisitions, and mergers.
Shannon’s comprehensive practice encompasses all trademark and copyright registration levels, including the initial filing, prosecution, and maintenance of trademarks and copyrights. She is highly skilled in negotiating and drafting IP licenses, ensuring that clients’ intellectual property rights are clearly defined and protected in all commercial agreements.
Background & Experience
Experience
Shannon’s experience includes navigating appeals and cancellations and managing digital intellectual property assets with a focus on anti-piracy and infringement actions. Before joining Gesmer Updegrove, she served as a solo practitioner and held in-house positions at two prominent law firms in Chicago and the San Francisco Bay Area. Shannon’s multifaceted background ensures her clients receive thorough and strategic guidance in all intellectual property needs.
Her practice includes thorough due diligence to identify potential risks and opportunities in IP transactions, acquisitions, and mergers. Shannon is adept at clearance and mark analysis, ensuring clients can confidently move forward with their branding and marketing strategies. Additionally, she provides ongoing support and guidance in enforcing and defending clients’ IP rights, including handling disputes and litigation as needed.
Shannon enjoys spending her free time with her husband and two children, exploring historic locations, and traveling to exciting destinations – especially if they require a passport.
Publications
Shannon M. Nolley, Trademark Protection and Cannabis Products, Gesmer Updegrove LLP (2024)
Shannon M. Nolley, Rebranding and Protecting Your Trademarks, Gesmer Updegrove LLP (2023)
Shannon M. Nolley, When Does a Trademark Expire?, Gesmer Updegrove LLP (2023)
Boards and Committees
DEI Committee at Gesmer Updegrove LLP, member
Women’s Committee at Gesmer Updegrove LLP, Co-Chair
Education/Training
- DePaul University College of Law, J.D., 1998
- Syracuse University, B.A., 1995, International Relations cum laude
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Memberships
- Boston Bar Association
- International Trademark Association
- Massachusetts Bar Association
Admissions
- Massachusetts
- Illinois