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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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Japanese Patent Office Legislative Affairs Director and Colleagues Visit Oblon Spivak
On July 10, 2012 our Firm was honored by the visit of a delegation from the Japan Patent Office. The delegation included Masato Yamada (Director of Legislative Affairs), Takao Seino, Tatsuya Suto, and Masashi Nemoto.
IAM Patent 1000 Touts Oblon Spivak as Top Patent Firm; Partners Identified Across IP Spectrum as Leading Practitioners
For Immediate Release June 14, 2012 Alexandria, Va. -- Intellectual property law firm Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P. has been identified as a "Recommended" Patent Prosecution Firm in the National category of the 2012 edition of Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Patent 1000, a guide to the world's leading patent firms and professionals. This is the highest level a firm can achieve and Oblon Spivak is one of only twelve firms achieving such recognition in the country.
IAM Magazine
Chambers USA 2012 Again Ranks Oblon Spivak Among Top IP Firms in Northern Virginia
For Immediate Release June 8, 2012 Alexandria, Va.– Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P. is pleased to announce that the Firm is again a highly ranked law firm for intellectual property in Northern Virginia in Chambers USA 2012. Additionally, the following partners are recognized as key individuals among intellectual property attorneys in the state: Arthur Neustadt is recognized in the first band and Charles Gholz is noted in the second band.
Chambers USA 2012
Legal 500 U.S. Ranks Oblon Spivak Among Top IP Firms For Patent Prosecution
For Immediate Release June 7, 2012 Alexandria, Va. – Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P. is pleased to announce that the Firm has been ranked again as a Top IP law firm for "Intellectual Property - Patent Prosecution: Utility and Design Patents" in the international legal directory, Legal 500 U.S. 2012. Additionally, Charles Gholz is recognized as prominent practitioners, Stephen Baxter is noted as a recommended attorney.
Legal 500 U.S.
Quick Path IDS Pilot Program
USPTO News - The USPTO is implementing a pilot program effective May 16 - September 30, 2012 that is "intended to reduce pendency and applicant costs when an information disclosure statement (IDS) is filed after payment of the issue fee".
The Northern Virginia AIPLA Women In IP Law Networking Dinner 2012
"A Woman's Perspective: How a Copyright, Patent and Trademark Can Make a Difference" Featured Speaker: Dr. Florence Haseltine The AIPLA Northern Virginia Women in IP networking dinner hosted by Oblon Spivak, was, according to all who attended, a great success. In addition to sharing many of her experiences in the academic and business arenas, Dr. Haseltine shared many words of wisdom and experience, including "pay attention to what you pay attention to". Following this advice ensures that we will do what interests us and succeed as a result of that interest and passion. Please see photos below from the event.
Oblon Spivak Ranked As the Top Firm for Obtaining Patents for the 22nd Consecutive Year
For Immediate Release March 2, 2012 Alexandria, Va. -- The intellectual property law firm Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P., has obtained a record 5,686 U.S. utility patents issued in 2011, according to numbers provided in the March issue of IP Today magazine. Oblon Spivak obtained 2,067 more patents than the second place firm and 2,350 more than the firm which came in third place. Oblon Spivak has achieved the ranking as the top patent firm for 22 consecutive years.
IP Today, March 2012
USPTO Releases its Proposed Patent Fee Schedule and Proposed Contested Case Rules
Proposed Patent Fee Schedule The USPTO announces the release of a proposed patent fee schedule issued under Section 10 of the AIA. To explain the proposed fee changes, they have prepared five documents: (i) a transmittal letter from the USPTO to PPAC explaining the fee setting philosophy; (ii) an executive summary of their proposed fee schedule; (iii) detailed information about their proposed fee schedule; (iv) a table of proposed fee changes; and (v) aggregate revenue calculations:
Recent Important USPTO Proposed Rules
Changes To Implement the Supplemental Examination Provisions of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act and To Revise Reexamination Fees (25Jan2012)
Recent Important USPTO Federal Register Notices
1. Proposed Rule/Request for comments "Request for Comments on Eliciting More Complete Patent Assignment Information" (comments due January 23, 2012).
