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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 Announces New Head of Tokyo Office
Alexandria, VA – Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, LLP, is pleased to announce that Oblon partner, Stefan Uwe Koschmieder, Ph.D., has been appointed as new head of the firm's Tokyo office- effective immediately.
Founder Marvin Spivak Departs Intellectual Property Legal Services Firm Oblon Spivak, Firm Rebrands as "Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, LLP"
Alexandria, VA – Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier and Neustadt, LLP,a premier provider of intellectual property legal services, announced today that founder Marvin Spivak has chosen to depart the firm. In the wake of his departure, the firm will begin operating under its new name, Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, LLP or "Oblon." The new name will take effect January 16.
Founder Marvin Spivak Departs Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, LLP
Marvin Spivak is departing Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt LLP on January 15. The firm will rebrand as Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt LLP or simply "Oblon."
Oblon Announces Election of Two New Partners and One New Senior Attorney
For Immediate Release January 5, 2015 Alexandria, VA – Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, LLP, is pleased to announce the election of two new partners- David M. Longo, Ph.D. and Yuki Onoe- effective January 1, 2015.
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 (including reexamination and Post-Grant Proceedings).
Oblon Spivak's Post-Grant Team Secures Win at PTAB on Behalf of Ariosa Diagnostics
On Wednesday, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) invalidated a prenatal DNA test patent owned by Stanford University in a victory for Oblon Spivak client Ariosa Diagnostics.
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Valeo Tells ITC Rival Ripped Off Windshield Wiper Patents
Oblon client Valeo urged the U.S. International Trade Commission to open an investigation into competitor Trico Products Corp.'s alleged infringement of two of its windshield wiper blade patents, in addition to blocking the import of the infringing products into the U.S. market. The case was featured in Law360 and mentions Eric W. Schweibenz, Philippe J.C. Signore, John F. Presper and Alexander B. Englehart as counsel for Valeo.
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BlackBerry Gets NXP Patent Claims Nixed in AIA Review
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's patent trial board recently held that several claims in two patents owned by Dutch semiconductor maker NXP BV were invalid, finding that petitioner BlackBerry Corp. has shown the claims were either obvious or anticipated in its America Invents Act challenge.
Law360
RISKING RIGHTS: Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Issues Ruling Regarding Defective Extensions and Notice of Opposition filed by Individuals Not Properly Qualified To Do So
In the recently decided case of Birlinn Limited v. Angus Stewart (TTAB Sept. 3, 2014), the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (Board) issued a narrow holding that allowed an opposer to cure otherwise defective extensions and notice of opposition.
Chico Gholz quoted by Bloomsberg BNA, Patent, Trademark & Copyright Law Daily Bulletin
Chico Gholz was quoted as a patent interference expert in the Bloomsberg BNA Patent, Trademark & Copyright Law Daily Bulletin regarding the AbbVie v Janssen case.
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