USPTO Launches Initiative To Expand Innovation
The United States Patent and Trademark Office announced the launch of the National Council for Expanding American Innovation, ... Read More
USPTO Announces 2020 Patents for Humanity Winners
The United States Patent and Trademark Office announced the winners of this year's Patents for Humanity program today ... Read More
Best Lawyers Recognizes Nine COJK Attorneys
COJK attorneys John Denkenberger, Fran Jagla, Rhys Lawson, Jerry Nagae, George Renzoni, David Sheldon, and John Whitaker were selected for inclusion in the 2021 list of The Best Lawyers in America, and attorneys Stasiu Nowak and Juan Zheng were named to the publication's new category, "Ones To Watch." ... Read More
Super Lawyers Names COJK Attorneys to 2020 List
Super Lawyers recognized three COJK attorneys in the 2020 edition of the annual publication, naming Fran Jagla, Jerry Nagae, and George Renzoni as "Washington Super Lawyers." ... Read More
USPTO Releases Updated U.S. Innovation Economy and Women Report
The United States Patent and Trademark Office recently released an updated report looking at female participation in the United States' Intellectual Property systems. "Progress and Potential: 2020 Update on U.S. Women Inventor-Patentees," is a ... Read More
High Court Rules in Favor of Booking.com Trademark Registration
On June 30, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that online travel agency Booking.com may register its name as a trademark at the United States Trademark Office (USPTO). The ruling rejects the USPTO's argument that the term is generic, ... Read More
COJK Expands Trademark Practice with Addition of Three Attorneys
COJK is pleased to announce the firm has expanded its trademark practice capabilities and enhanced its patent practice with the addition of three attorneys. Frances M. Jagla joins the firm as a member, Peter W. Becker joins as of counsel, and ... Read More
John Whitaker Discusses the Latest on Section 112
COJK attorney John Whitaker will participate in the CLE program, "The World According to 112," hosted by the Washington State Patent Law Association as a virtual program. ... Read More
Rhys Lawson and Pete Becker Present WSBA Webinar on COVID-19 & IP
COJK attorneys Rhys Lawson and Pete Becker will present a CLE webinar, "COVID-19 and the Impact on Intellectual Property," which will discuss ... Read More
IAM Ranks COJK a Top Four Patent Prosecution Firm in Washington State
COJK and eight members of the firm were recognized in the 9th annual publication of the International Asset Management (IAM) guide, IAM Patent 1000 — The World's Leading Patent Professionals. The guide names ... Read More