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.
Les Nouvelles - Licensing Executives Society International (LESI)
November 11, 2024
October 9-10, 2024 in Tokyo and Osaka
October 1 and 3, 2024
Oblon is committed to growing our team by connecting with the sharpest law students from both our local and global communities. Incoming students will find that our attorneys pride themselves on the establishment of a team atmosphere that values growth and excellence. Oblon works closely with several law schools to stay connected with current students and recent graduates. The law students that come to Oblon are given the opportunity to work with a spectrum of companies, ranging from Fortune 100 to startups, and have the chance to perform substantive work under the guidance and oversight of partners and other senior-level legal professionals.
We are always excited for students to gain practical experience in an environment where their input is truly valued. All Summer Associates are welcome and encouraged to participate in the firm's social and collegial activities throughout the summer, to better enjoy their time with us as well as gain positive and valuable work experience. We are interested in individuals with technical backgrounds who have exhibited leadership and academic excellence.
Oblon is an equal opportunity employer. Oblon will provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race; color; gender; age; disability; religion; national origin; covered veteran’s status; marital status; childbirth, pregnancy or related medical conditions; physical or mental disability; sexual orientation; genetic status; or status in any group protected by federal, state or local laws. The policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.