WTR Names COJK to 2026 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 2026 edition of WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals. From the guide: “With a reputation for excellence, gold-standard boutique [COJK] is a go-to firm for brands of all sizes, delivering IP success through unmatched accessibility, responsiveness, and results-driven counsel.” Named to the guide are COJK attorneys Pete Becker, Makiko Coffland, Jerry Nagae, and Melissa Nowak. Pete Becker is recognized as being “highly regarded for his business nous . . . “ and included in the results is the feedback from one client who reports, “Pete provides excellent, practical guidance on risks and opportunities on new marks. He is an expert with regulations, laws and how the trademark office works.” Makiko Coffland and “IP ace” Jerry Nagae are recognized for their work with Japanese companies; and Melissa Nowak is recognized as an “all-star” practitioner and praised for delivering invaluable support to 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.
