COJK and Attorneys Named to 2016 WTR 1000
COJK, and trademark attorneys Everett Fruehling and Jerry Nagae were named to the 2016 edition of WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals. The guide ranks COJK’s trademark practice among the top six IP law firms in Washington state, noting that, "the firm provides A-to-Z professional services that make in-house counsel feel safe in the knowledge that everything is being done to protect their marks." Clients recognized Everett Fruehling, leader of the firm's trademark practice group, for his dependability and his responsiveness, and for his “high level of professional integrity,” noting that he inspires "true confidence in clients." Jerry Nagae, the firm’s patent practice group leader, is recognized for his quality of work related to registration assignments and his work in contentious matters.
The WTR 1000 guide identifies leading practitioners and law firms exclusively in the trademark field. In compiling the rankings, researchers consider information provided from law firms on their work over the past year, insight from other legal professionals, and the perspective of the clients benefiting from their work. Individuals and firms qualify for a listing on the basis of their depth of expertise, market presence, and the level of work on which they are typically instructed.