WTR Names COJK to List of Top Three Trademark Practices in Washington
World Trademark Review (WTR) ranked COJK as one of the top three trademark practices in Washington state with a gold band ranking in the 2025 edition of WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals. The guide reports, “For nearly a century, Christensen O’Connor Johnson Kindness has been a trusted name in IP services, enjoying a prominent reputation among peers.” Named to the guide are COJK attorneys Pete Becker, Makiko Coffland, Fran Jagla, Jerry Nagae, and Melissa Nowak. The guide recognizes Pete Becker for his 20 years of management experience in the IP departments of leading technology companies; Makiko Coffland for her knack for finding creative solutions to protect her clients’ IP assets; Fran Jagla for her deep experience and unique in-house insights; Jerry Nagae for his innovative filing strategies that ensure fierce protection of clients’ IP; and Melissa Nowak for her ability to craft meticulous protection strategies and for her unwavering commitment to her clients.
The WTR 1000 guide identifies leading practitioners and law firms exclusively in the trademark field in key jurisdictions globally. 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 based on their depth of expertise, market presence, and the level of work on which they are typically instructed.
