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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.
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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.
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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.
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Oblon's professionals provide industry-leading IP legal services to many of the world's most admired innovators and brands.
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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.
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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 Partner Made the Law360 List of Attorneys Who Moved Up the Firm Ranks in Q4
Ryan Smith promoted to Partner in Q4 and made Law 360's list of Attorneys who Moved Up The Firm Ranks in Q4.
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Oblon Partner Edwin Garlepp spoke at the 2019 EACC
Oblon partner Edwin Garlepp spoke at the 2019 EACC (European-American Chambers of Commerce) meeting held in Paris, France on February 8, 2019. The topic was "Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) and Patent Pools". Michael and Ed presented a US perspective on SEPs and Patent Pools, and Lyse Brillouet of Orange presented a European perspective.
USPTO Updates "IP5 PCT Collaborative Search and Examination Pilot"
USPTO Update- IP5 PCT Collaborative Search and Examination Pilot update
USPTO "Back to Normal" as Government Reopens
USPTO "Back to Normal" as Government Reopens. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding this item.
USPTO Expands "Access to Relevant Prior Art Initiative"
The USPTO issued a release stating: On Jan. 1, Phase 1 of theAccess to Relevant Prior Art (RPA) initiative was expanded to additional art units. The RPA initiative increases patent examination quality and efficiency through the development of an automated tool
USPTO Revises Guidance on Subject Matter Eligibility (35 USC 101) and Application of 35 USC 112 to Computer-Implemented Inventions
The USPTO issued a release stating: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today announced revised guidance for subject matter eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101. The USPTO also announced guidance on the application of 35 U.S.C. § 112 to computer-implemented inventions. The documents take effect Monday, January 7, 2019.
USPTO Modifies Certain PCT Fees
The USPTO issued a release stating: Please be advised that the Fee Schedule was updated for the following changes, effective Jan. 1: PCT Fees to Foreign Offices 1701: International filing fee (first 30 pages - filed electronically without ePCT or PCT- EASY.zip file)...
USPTO Extends "Patents 4 Patients" Pilot; "Extended Missing Parts" Pilot Not Extended
In response to the continued interest of stakeholders around the world, the USPTO has extended the Patents 4 Patients Cancer Immunotherapy Pilot Program through June 30, 2020. All pilot parameters remain the same as first implemented on June 29, 2016.
USPTO to Remain Open ("For a Few Weeks") During Government Shutdown
The USPTO issued the following notice regarding its operating status after the federally declared holidays of December 24, 2018 and December 25, 2018:
USPTO Closed December 24, 2018 and December 25, 2018
Oblon was co-counsel for ZitoVault, LLC at the Federal Circuit in the appeal for the AMAZON.COM, INC., AMAZON.COM, LLC, AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC., BAZAARVOICE, INC., GEARBOX SOFTWARE, LLC, v. ZITOVAULT, LLC Inter Partes Review (IPR). On Nov. 16, 2018, the Federal Circuit affirmed the decision of the PTAB finding that Petitioners had not shown that any of ZitoVault's claims were unpatentable.
