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.
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.
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.
Oblon's professionals provide industry-leading IP legal services to many of the world's most admired innovators and brands.
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.
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 has again been named one of the "Best Law Firms" in the United States in 2018 by U.S. News and World Report and Best Lawyers. The prestigious ranking is based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations.
U.S. News and World Report and Best Lawyers
For Immediate Release August 17, 2017 Alexandria, VA – Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, LLP, is proud to announce that the firm has been ranked as the number one patent firm for Biotech, Pharma, & Life Sciences by Juristat and second overall amongst all firms.
Juristat
Oblon was mentioned in a recent article by Law360 titled "ITC Judge Nixes Car Company Probe Over IP Ownership Error" Aisin Seiki Co. Ltd. and its affiliate are represented by Oblon McClelland Maier & Neustadt LLP.
IP Law360
Oblon is mentioned in a recent article by Law360 titled "Intellectual Ventures Refiles ITC Complaint Over Vehicle IP"
Oblon is proud to announce that five attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2018 edition of the The Best Lawyers in America. We are pleased to congratulate Norman Oblon, Arthur Neustadt, Charles Gholz, and the Honorable Gerald Mossinghoff.
The Best Lawyers in America
Oblon is proud to announce that the firm has been ranked as one of the top firms handling Mayo/Myriad Rejections by Juristat.
Oblon is recognized for Top 150 Under 150, Vault's list of leading midsize law firms.
Vault
Oblon is ranked in the top 10 list for Best IP Boutique Law Firms by Vault.
Vault
Derek Mason has been recognized as the "IP Transactions Legal Advisor of the Year - USA" by M&A Insider Awards 2017.
M&A Insider
Oblon's Intellectual Property practice has received a prestigious Band 1 ranking from Chambers & Partners USA. The publication identified the firm as one of Northern Virginia's leading firms in the area of intellectual property law, while also ranking four Oblon partners whose specialties range from full IP litigation to prosecution and handling proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).
Chambers & Partners USA