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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 Trainee Reunion Event 2018 – Tokyo
Oblon's trainee reunion was held last Friday in Tokyo. About 100 client representatives attended. In addition to about 20 Oblon legal professionals (photo)
Oblon Supports The Salvation Army, Disabled American Veterans, and The Children's National Medical Center
Oblon is honored to be supporting The Salvation Army, Disabled American Veterans, and The Children's National Medical Center in DC this holiday season.
Oblon Named a "Best Law Firm 2019" by U.S. News and World Report
Oblon was named one of the "Best Law Firms" in the United States in 2019 by U.S. News and World Report and Best Lawyers.
U.S. News and World Report and Best Lawyers
IP Strategies for Medical Device Technologies: Be Your Own Incubator Co-Edited by James Love has been Published
"IP Strategies for Medical Device Technologies: Be Your Own Incubator" a book co edited by James Love has been published and is available to purchase here.
USPTO Issues Release: "Access to Relevant Prior Art Initiative"
The Access to Relevant Prior Art (RPA) Initiative is an effort to increase patent examination quality and efficiency through the development of an automated tool for USPTO examiners. It imports relevant prior art and other pertinent information into pending U.S. patent applications as early as possible in prosecution.
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USPTO Proposed New Fees
The USPTO recently proposed new fees, effective January 2021. While this date seems far away, patent applicants should consider one fee in particular and how they could start preparing for the change.
4 Ways Advances In AI Could Challenge Patent Law
Sameer Gokhale is quoted in a recent article by Law360 on Artificial Intelligence patent law.
Oblon Featured in the Alexandria Gazette Packet
Oblon is featured in the Alexandria Gazette Packet in regards to celebrating the Firm's 50th Anniversary.
Alexandria Gazette Packet
Oblon Welcomes the Addition of New Technical Advisor
Alexandria, VA– Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, LLP is pleased to announce the arrival of Yiran (Aaron) Xu as a Technical Advisor in the Electrical/Mechanical Practice Group.
Oblon Professionals Partnered with AIPPI JAPAN
On September 14, 2018 eight Oblon professionals partnered with AIPPI - JAPAN (The international Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property of Japan) to present an AIPPI ITC Seminar. The seminar was held at the Kanazawa Institute of Technology Tokyo Toranomon Campus. The...
