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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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ITC Rules in Favor of SMC Corporation By Invalidating Competitor's Patent
For Immediate Release March 22, 2011 Alexandria, Va. – The International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled against a Colorado-based company regarding its claims that SMC Corporation and SMC Corporation of America violated 19 U.S.C. Section 1337 with unfair practices in import trade.
Earthquake in Japan
Dear Colleagues, It is with great shock and sadness that we learned of Friday's horrendous earthquake on northern Honshu. We hope and pray that all of your colleagues, family and friends came through this horrific natural disaster unharmed.
Oblon, Spivak's Richard Kelly Quoted in Legal Times Blog Regarding Japan Earthquake
Oblon, Spivak's Richard Kelly was interviewed by the Legal Times Blog regarding the earthquake in Japan and how it has affected the office and attorneys. "Obviously we're monitoring the situation. We have a lot of friends over there," said Richard Kelly, managing partner of the 110-lawyer firm, which he said plans to make "a significant contribution" to the Japanese Red Cross.
Legal Times Blog, March 15, 2011
Oblon, Spivak Remains Top Firm for Obtaining U.S. Utility Patents for 21 Consecutive Years
For Immediate Release March 1, 2011 Firm Also Becomes the First to Secure More Than 5,000 U.S. Patents in a Single Year
IP Today, March 2011
BPAI Reverses Written Description and Prior Art Rejections Resulting in Important Victory for GSI Group, Inc.
For Immediate Release January 18, 2011 Alexandria, Va. – The United States Patent and Trademark Office's Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences (BPAI) reversed rejections of patent claims inEx parte Donald V. Smart. The ruling, an important victory for GSI Group, Inc., a client of Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P., has implications for future legal decisions.
Court Grants Motion to Dismiss Case Against ECORE for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction
For Immediate Release January 14, 2011 Alexandria, Va. – The United States District Court Central District Of California granted on January 12, 2011 a motion to dismiss a patent suit against ECORE International, a client of Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P., for lack of personal jurisdiction (Kinetics v. ECORE).
Intellectual Property Today Magazine
Oblon, Spivak Elevates One Senior Attorney and Five Senior Associates
For Immediate Release January 10, 2011 Oblon, Spivak Elects one Partners and Elevates One Senior Attorney and Five Senior Associates
Oblon, Spivak's Eric Schweibenz is quoted in the National Law Journal Regarding the Record Number of Section 337 Actions filed at the ITC in 2010
Oblon, Spivak's Eric Schweibenz is quoted in the National Law Journal's article "Welcome to patent law's hottest venue" regarding the record number of Section 337 actions filed at the U.S. International Trade Commission in 2010.
National Law Journal, December 13, 2010
Corporate Counsel Names Oblon, Spivak "Go To" Law Firm
For Immediate Release: November 15, 2010 Alexandria, Va. – Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P. is pleased to announce that Corporate Counsel magazine has named the firm a 2011 "Go To" Law firm for the top 500 companies in the U.S. The list appears in the eighth annual edition of In-House Law Departments at the Top 500 Companies guide. Oblon, Spivak was named for their high-quality work in Intellectual Property.
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