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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, Spivak Recognized as a Recommended Litigation Firm in Virginia by Benchmark Litigation
Alexandria, Va. (October 1, 2010) – The intellectual property law firm Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P. is pleased to announce that the firm will be recognized in the 2011 edition of "Benchmark Litigation: A Definitive Guide to America's Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys" as a recommended litigation firm in Virginia.
Oblon, Spivak Ranked a Best Law Firm for Intellectual Property Law by U.S. News & World Report
Alexandria, Va. – The intellectual property law firm Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P. is pleased to announce that the firm is ranked nationally for Intellectual Property Law in the Best Law Firms list, published by U.S. News & World Report in tandem with Best Lawyers. Additionally, the firm is ranked highly at the metropolitan level in Washington, D.C.
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Oblon, Spivak's Comments Submitted to USPTO Regarding Proposed Multi-Track Examination System
Dear Commissioner Stoll: Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, LLP (Oblon Spivak) is an Intellectual Property specialty firm, which last year obtained over 4,000 U.S. patents for its clients. We are the U.S. I.P. firm for many U.S. and foreign-based companies, a number of which being transnational corporations that use U.S. Patents to protect their R&D investments in the U.S. market.
Oblon, Spivak's Chico Gholz quoted in Law360 – Fed. Circ. Won't Halt Interference Over Allvoice Patent
Charles "Chico" Gholz of Oblon, Spivak is quoted in the above article, regarding his client Advanced Voice Recognition Systems, Inc. (AVRS).
Law360, New York (August 04, 2010)
PTO Announces Proposed Multi-Track Examination Initiative – Oblon, Spivak Highlights the Main Aspects of Multi-Track Examination Initiative
In the above presentation, Oblon, Spivak highlights the main aspects of multi-track examination initiative and concerns identified since the USPTO published its notice, including those expressed during the public meeting on July 20, 2010.
National Law Journal Names Oblon, Spivak to Midsize Hot List 2010
For Immediate Release July 12, 2010 Alexandria, Va. – Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P. is pleased to announce that the Firm is named to The National Law Journal's Midsize Hot List, which highlights a select group of law firms with 50 to 150 attorneys that experienced a string of successes and showed innovative ways to run their operations, despite the economy. The complete list was published in The National Law Journal's July 12 issue, and is available at www.law.com.
Legal 500 U.S. Ranks Oblon, Spivak First For IP Patent Prosecution in 2010
Alexandria, Va. – Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P. is pleased to announce that the Firm has again been ranked as a Tier 1 law firm for "Intellectual Property - Patent Prosecution: Utility and Design Patents" in the international legal directory, Legal 500 U.S. 2010. Additionally, Stephen Baxter is recognized for his experience.
Legal 500 US
Chambers USA 2010 Ranks Oblon, Spivak Among Top IP Firms in Northern Virginia
Alexandria, Va. – Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P. is pleased to announce that the Firm is a highly ranked law firm for intellectual property in Northern Virginia in Chambers USA 2010. Partners Arthur I. Neustadt is recognized in the first band of key individuals among the intellectual property attorneys in the state and Charles L. Gholz is noted in the second band.
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