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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.
Global Reach
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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Derek Mason recognized as "Chemical IP Lawyer of the Year" – USA
Derek Mason was recognized as "Chemical IP Lawyer of the Year - USA" at the Legal Awards 2016 by Corporate LiveWire.
Managing IP Cover Story – America's 1960's IP Revolution
Oblon is featured in Managing IP's recent edition on "America's 1960's IP revolution - 50 years on". The story looks at the history of Oblon and the trends in IP/legal at that time, and how Oblon has navigated the changing cultural, legal and technological landscapes since then.
Fed. Circ. Nixes Intellectual Ventures' Appeal Against Ericsson
Intellectual Ventures lost its bid to undo a Patent Trial and Appeal Board decision invalidating the company's wireless network security patent in a dispute with Ericsson when the Federal Circuit on Tuesday summarily affirmed the board's ruling.
Saudi Intellectual Property Flourishing At University of Dammam
Oblon is honored to oversee the Intellectual Property program at the University of Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The program covers all aspects of patent law, including prosecution, licensing, litigation, and more.
Arabia Now
Oblon ranked #1 as the "Top Patent Firms for 2015"
Oblon ranked #1 as the "Top Patent Firms for 2015" by IPWatchdog. The list of the top patent firms, are ranked based on the total number of U.S. utility patents that issued in 2015 where the patent firms were listed on the front of the utility patents.
IPWatchdog
Oblon Ranked Among Top 10 Best Intellectual Property Boutique Law Firms
Oblon is ranked in the top 10 list for Best IP Boutique Law Firms by Vault.
Vault
Oblon Recognized for 2016 "Top 150 Under 150"
Oblon is recognized for Top 150 Under 150, Vault's list of leading midsize law firms.
Vault
Proud Silver Sponsor for ChIPs Summit 2016
Oblon is a Silver sponsor of the 5th Annual ChIPs Women in Tech, Law and Policy Global Summit that will take place on September 14-16, 2016 at the Mandarin Oriental in Washington, DC.
Oblon Ranked in The Legal 500 United States 2016
Oblon has been recognized by The Legal 500 as one of America's leading firms in the area of Patent: Prosecution and Post-Grant proceedings. The Legal 500 highlighted the firms deep technical expertise as well its ability to handle diverse matters such as patent interferences and patent re-examination/issues, while also offering opinions and day to day advice.
The Legal 500
Oblon Recognized for Excellence in IP Ownership in M&A Transactions 2016
Oblon has been recognized for "Excellence in IP Ownership in M&A Transactions" at the M&A Awards 2016 by Corporate LiveWire.
Corporate LiveWire’s 2016 M&A Awards
