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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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USPTO Rescinds Controversial Patent Regulations Package Proposed by Previous Administration
Agency Files Joint Motion with Plaintiff GlaxoSmithKline to Dismiss Lawsuit Related to Regulations Affecting the Ability to Secure Patent Protection for Inventions
Commissioner Kappos proposes a 15% U.S. Patent and Trademark Office fee surcharge
Kappos sees 15 percent surcharge on USPTO patent fees in 2010 and 4-year phase in of post-grant patent review proceedings
Norman Oblon Honored by Virginia Lawyers Weekly as a Leader in the Law
Alexandria, Va. – Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P. is pleased to announce that Norman F. Oblon has been selected as a "Leader in the Law" by Virginia Lawyers Weekly. Mr. Oblon is a senior partner and the firm's founding partner. He is being honored for his role in building one of the largest law firms in the country to specialize in intellectual property, and in mentoring young IP lawyers.
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David Kappos Confirmed as U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director
The U.S. Senate today confirmed David Kappos as the new Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Court Dismisses Patent Infringement Case Against SkyHawke for Lack of Standing
Alexandria, Va. – The United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas in Dallas, has dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction, a patent infringement suit filed in 2007 against SkyHawke Technologies, LLC by plaintiffs GPS Industries, Inc. and Optimal I.P. Holdings, L.P. The patent at issue, U.S.
Chambers USA 2009 Ranks Oblon, Spivak Among Top IP Firms in Northern Virginia
Alexandria, Va. – Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, P.C. is pleased to announce that the Firm is ranked in the second band of law firms for intellectual property in Northern Virginia in Chambers USA 2009. Partners Charles L. Gholz and Arthur I. Neustadt are ranked highly among the leading intellectual property attorneys in the state.
Legal 500 U.S. Ranks Oblon, Spivak in Tier One For Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution
Alexandria, Va. – Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, P.C. is pleased to announce that the Firm has been ranked as a #1 law firm for "Intellectual Property - Patent Prosecution: Utility and Design Patents" in the international legal directory, Legal 500 - U.S. 2009. Additionally, Stephen Baxter, Richard Kelly, and Teddy Gron were noted as recommended attorneys.
Oblon, Spivak Opens Affiliate Office in Tokyo
For Immediate Release May 5, 2009 Alexandria, Va. (May 5, 2009) - Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, P.C. is pleased to announce that its affiliate Oblon, Spivak L.L.P. has opened an office in Tokyo, Japan.
Tafas v. Doll Opinion Issued
Summary The Federal Circuit on March 20, 2009 issued its opinion regarding the "New Rules" promulgated in August, 2007 when it decided the United States Patent and Trademark Office's appeal of the District Court's decision in Tafas v. Doll. The decision did not address all of the new rules, but specifically discussed only four of them, Rule 75, 78, 114, and 265.
