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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.
History
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's Derek Mason named "Top IP Strategist" by IAM Magazine
Oblon is proud to announce that partner J. Derek Mason, Ph.D., CLP has been selected by Intellectual Asset Management for its annual Strategy 300 guide of "The World's Leading IP Strategists." The exclusive listing features attorneys and other professionals "who offer top-tier services related to the development and implementation of strategies, which enable IP owners to maximize the value of their rights portfolios."
IAM Strategy 300
Eleven Oblon Attorneys Recognized in Managing Intellectual Property's IP Stars 2015
Eleven Oblon attorneys have been recognized in Managing Intellectual Property's IP Stars 2015.
Managing IP
Oblon Honored in The Legal 500 United States 2015
Oblon has been honored by The Legal 500 as one of America's leading firms in the area of patent prosecution for utility and design patents. The Legal 500 highlighted the impressive international reach as well as the firms ability to handle diverse matters such as patent interferences and patent rexamination/issues, while also offering opinions and day to day advice.
The Legal 500
Why Ford's Patent Announcement is Overhyped
Published in Fortune Magazine, Oblon partner James Love comments on Ford's Open Patent initiative to commercialize and license their electric vehicle technology.
Fortune Magazine
Ericsson Gets PTAB To Nix Intellectual Ventures Patent
The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) invalidated a wireless network security patent by Intellectual Ventures LLC in a final written decision in an inter partes review under the AIA against Oblon client Ericsson.
Law360
Oblon named to Law360 list of 400 Largest US Firms
Oblon has been named to the Law360 listed of 400 Largest US Firms, the annual ranking of the largest U.S. Law Firms.
Law360
Oblon Named to Law360 list of Largest IP Boutiques
Oblon has been named to the 2015 Largest IP Boutiques list by Law360. Brad Lytle is quoted throughout regarding the firms success.
Law360
Fed. Circ. Urged To Revive Wal-Mart Slipper IP Fight
Andy Ollis, Tia Fenton, and Chris Ricciuti were mentioned as counsel on behalf of firm client, Buyer's Direct Inc.
Law360
Oblon Achieves High Rankings in 2015 Managing Intellectual Property Patent Survey
Managing Intellectual Property magazine's 2015 IP Stars Patent Survey has recognized Oblon, McClelland, Maier and Neustadt L.L.P. with high rankings in the United States for Patent Prosecution, Patent Contentious, PTAB (Patent Trial and Appeal Board) Litigation, Bio/ Life Sciences, Trademark Prosecution, and Trademark Contentious. This is the magazine's first year ranking PTAB Litigation.
Managing Intellectual Property Magazine
Oblon and The Rader Group Announce Cooperation Agreement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alexandria, VA – Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P. and The Rader Group, whose principal is Former Chief Judge for the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Randall Rader, have announced a non-exclusive cooperation agreement between the two entities--effective immediately.
