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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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United States Patent Office Director David Kappos issues press release following House passage of Leahy-Smith America Invents Act
Statement of USPTO Director David Kappos Following House Passage of Leahy-Smith America Invents Act:
USPTO announces enhancements to Public and Private PAIR to include a new "Display References" tab, Fee Payment History, Outgoing Correspondence Docket Checkbox and more
From the USPTO e-Commerce Alert of June 15, 2011: "Beginning on June 18, 2011, PAIR users will notice several new system enhancements.
Chambers USA 2011 Again Ranks Oblon, Spivak Among Top IP Firms in Northern Virginia
For Immediate Release June 15, 2011 Alexandria, Va.–Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier &Neustadt, L.L.P. is pleased to announce that the Firm is again a highly ranked law firm for intellectual property in Northern Virginia in Chambers USA 2011. Partners Arthur I. Neustadt is recognized in the first band of key individuals among the intellectual property attorneys in the state, Charles L. Gholz is noted in the second band.
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Federal Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Suit Against Oblon, Spivak Client SkyHawke Technologies
For Immediate Release June 9, 2011 Alexandria, Va. – Intellectual property law firm Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier &Neustadt, L.L.P. is pleased to announce that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a decision on June 8, 2011 affirming the dismissal of a lawsuit filed in 2007 against SkyHawke Technologies, LLC. The case is GPS Industries, Inc. v. SkyHawke Technologies, LLC (2009-1535).
