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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 Celebrated International Women's Day and its 2019 Theme #Balance for Better
International Women's Day was celebrated Friday afternoon at an informal reception held at the Firm. Oblon recognized the valuable contributions of all "the women of Oblon" and the knowledge and expertise they bring to the Firm's successes every day. This year's theme of International Women's Day is "#Balance for Better."
USPTO Modifies International Search Fee
The USPTO issued a release stating: The Fee Schedule has been updated for the following change, effective March 1, 2019
Want a Utility Patent? This Firm Secures the Most
Philippe Signore is quoted in a Law360 article that highlights Oblon's ranking as the Top Patent Firm of 2018, securing the most Utility Patents in 2018. Oblon is proud that this is the fourth consecutive year the firm achieved this top spot on the Harrity patent analytics list.
Law360
Oblon Came in First for the Top Patent Firms of 2018
The Harrity Analytics Team compiled a list of the top patent law firms that are ranked based on the total number of U.S. Utility Patents that were issued in 2018. Oblon came in first with 5596 Utility Patents.
Yorikatsu Hohokabe to serve his Seventh Consecutive Vice-Presidency of LES Japan
Oblon is proud to announce that Yorikatsu Hohokabe Ph.D., CLP, will serve his seventh consecutive Vice-Presidency of LES Japan, commencing February 20, 2019.
Oblon Partner Made the Law360 List of Attorneys Who Moved Up the Firm Ranks in Q4
Ryan Smith promoted to Partner in Q4 and made Law 360's list of Attorneys who Moved Up The Firm Ranks in Q4.
Law360
Oblon Partner Edwin Garlepp spoke at the 2019 EACC
Oblon partner Edwin Garlepp spoke at the 2019 EACC (European-American Chambers of Commerce) meeting held in Paris, France on February 8, 2019. The topic was "Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) and Patent Pools". Michael and Ed presented a US perspective on SEPs and Patent Pools, and Lyse Brillouet of Orange presented a European perspective.
USPTO Updates "IP5 PCT Collaborative Search and Examination Pilot"
USPTO Update- IP5 PCT Collaborative Search and Examination Pilot update
USPTO "Back to Normal" as Government Reopens
USPTO "Back to Normal" as Government Reopens. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding this item.
USPTO Expands "Access to Relevant Prior Art Initiative"
The USPTO issued a release stating: On Jan. 1, Phase 1 of theAccess to Relevant Prior Art (RPA) initiative was expanded to additional art units. The RPA initiative increases patent examination quality and efficiency through the development of an automated tool
