Headquartered within steps of the USPTO with an affiliate office in Tokyo, Oblon is one of the largest law firms in the United States focused exclusively on intellectual property law.
1968
Norman Oblon with Stanley Fisher and Marvin Spivak launched what was to become Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, LLP, one of the nation's leading full-service intellectual property law firms.
Outside the US, we service companies based in Japan, France, Germany, Italy, Saudi Arabia, and farther corners of the world. Our culturally aware attorneys speak many languages, including Japanese, French, German, Mandarin, Korean, Russian, Arabic, Farsi, Chinese.
Oblon's professionals provide industry-leading IP legal services to many of the world's most admired innovators and brands.
From the minute you walk through our doors, you'll become a valuable part of a team that fosters a culture of innovation, client service and collegiality.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued final rules implementing the inventor's oath or declaration provisions of the America Invents Act (AIA) on August 14, 2012.
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Oblon was recognized by The Legal 500 as one of the America’s leading firms in Patent Prosecution, Re-Examination and Post Grant Proceedings for the 11th straight year. Each year, Legal 500 analyzes the capabilities and strengths of law firms across the world through extensive research and client feedback. In the 2019 rankings, Legal 500 noted that Oblon is among the most active patent filers in the U.S. Legal 500 said, “The practice’s deep bench allows for wide-ranging sector coverage, with a particularly busy caseload in the chemical, electrical and mechanical, and pharmaceutical and medical device sectors.”
“We are proud to again be ranked among the best IP firms in the United States Legal 500,” said Managing Partner Philippe Signore. “Being recognized by Legal 500 is an honor and a testament to our team’s dedication, and the passion we feel and the skills we bring to the practice of intellectual property law on behalf of our clients.”