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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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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, Spivak's Moot Court Room Featured on the March 2005 Cover of The Lawyers Magazine
Featured on the March 2005 cover of The Lawyers Magazine (see photo below) is Oblon, Spivak's moot courtroom located on the top floor of their new office building in Alexandria, Virginia.
The Lawyers, Vol. 1, No. 3
Oblon, Spivak Obtains Most U.S. Utility Patents in 2004
Alexandria, Va. -- The intellectual property law firm Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, P.C., is pleased to announce that the Firm obtained more U.S. utility patents in 2004 than any other law firm, with a total of 3,505 U.S. utility patents.
Changes to Patent and Trademark Fees Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005
Because of legislation recently passed by the United States Congress, certain USPTO Fees are to increase in a range of 15-25%.
USPTO Patent Fees Effective October 1, 2004
Summary: The United States Patent and Trademark Office is adjusting certain patent fee amounts to reflect fluctuations in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Also, we are adjusting, by a corresponding amount, a few patent fees that track the affected fees. The Director is authorized to adjust these fees annually by the CPI to recover the higher costs associated with doing business.
Federal Register Vol. 69, No. 166 August 27, 2004 pp. 52604-6
Oblon, Spivak Ranks #2 on Chambers USA List of Top Intellectual Property Practices in Virginia; Arthur Neustadt is Named Top IP Attorney
Alexandria, Va. -- The intellectual property law firm Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, P.C., is pleased to announce that the Firm has been recognized as a top firm for intellectual property in Virginia in the Chambers USA Guide to America's Leading Business Lawyers. The Firm is tied for second place among IP practices in the state. Additionally, partner Arthur I. Neustadt was identified as a leading individual in intellectual property, tying for first place among IP lawyers in Virginia.
Top Patent Firms; Oblon, Spivak Ranks #1
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Intellectual Property Today, March 2004, Vol. 11 No. 3
Roundtable: Reforming the USPTO – The Future of the USPTO Debated
Former Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks, Gerald Mossinghoff, participated in the above roundtable. Mr. Mossinghoff and five other participants discussed the future of the USPTO and whether or not Director Rogan's far-reaching reform proposals addressed the needs of users.
Managing Intellectual Property February 2004, Issue 136
Oblon, Spivak Continues Leading Record for Obtaining Most U.S. Patents–Number One Position Held for 13th Consecutive Year
Alexandria, Va. -- The intellectual property law firm Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, P.C., is pleased to announce that the Firm has obtained 3,387 U.S. patents during 2003, continuing its winning streak of 13 consecutive years for obtaining the most U.S. patents each year.
U. S. Implements the Madrid Protocol for the International Registration of Marks
On November 2, 2003, a new central filing system for international trademark protection, known as the Madrid Protocol, goes into effect in the United States. Starting on that date, it will be possible to file a single international application, in English, with one fee payment, through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and request extensions of protection in up to 59 member countries. Considerable cost savings are possible at the time of filing and in later maintaining the resulting rights.
Oblon, Spivak's Arthur Neustadt Selected As One Of The Top IP Lawyers in the Washington, D.C. Area
Arthur Neustadt was featured in Legal Times' "Leading Lawyers" as one of the Washington, D.C. area's Top IP Attorneys. Please click on the above pdf link to view the complete article.
LegalTimes Vol. XXVI, No. 41 Week of Oct 13, 2003
