Awards & Rankings
Awards & Rankings
Press Contacts: Erik Cummins, Matt Hyams, Taina Rosa, Olivia Meyer
02.13.26
Pillsbury has once again been recognized by the World Trademark Review 1000 as one of the leading firms for trademark prosecution, strategy, enforcement and litigation in its 2026 edition.
Six of the firm’s intellectual property attorneys—Callie Bjurstrom, Edward Cavazos, Patricia Cotton, Patrick Jennings, Carolyn Toto and Jon Jekel—were individually recognized in this year’s report.
Notably, Jennings earned a prestigious gold ranking for prosecution and strategy in the DC Metro Area, along with a “Recommended” ranking in the U.S.: National jurisdiction. In addition, Jekel achieved his first inclusion in the rankings, receiving a “Recommended – Next Generation” distinction in California.
The report praised Pillsbury as “an excellent firm” that “combines deep legal expertise with a practical, business-minded approach that consistently adds value.”
The report also underscored the firm’s strong presence in California, highlighting the distinct strengths that Patricia Cotton (Silicon Valley), Carolyn Toto (Los Angeles) and Callie Bjurstrom (San Diego) bring to the firm’s intellectual property practice.
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