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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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Yorikatsu Hohokabe Receives Service Recognition Certificate at the International Management & Delegates Meeting – LES International in San Diego
The Firm is proud to report that Yorikatsu Hohokabe was awarded Service Recognition Certificate as an individual award by the Past-President, Ms. Patricia Bunye (on behalf of the President, Mr. Peter Hess) at the International Management & Delegates Meeting - LES International held on April 30, 2018 in San Diego.
Oblon Ranked as a Band One IP Law Firm by Chambers & Partners USA
Oblon is honored to receive a prestigious Band 1 ranking from Chambers & Partners USA. The publication identified the firm as one of Northern Virginia's leading firms in the area of intellectual property law.
Chambers and Partners USA
Oblon Honors Staff Contribution During Staff Appreciation Week
We are proud to celebrate the stellar accomplishments of our loyal, well-trained and client-focused staff.
USPTO Replies to Oblon's Request for Revising Rules Requiring Disclosure of Inventor's Residential Address
Oblon recently received a letter from the USPTO's Office of the Commissioner for Patents in response to our request that the USPTO revise rules requiring disclosure of information relating an inventor's residential address.
Oblon Ranked Among Top Patent Firms
Oblon is ranked among Top 20 Patent Firms of 2018 by Juristat.
Juristat
Oblon Celebrates International Women's Day 2018 – Press For Progress
Throughout history, women all over the world have pressed for progress, leading to great advances in every walk of life. Since the mid-1900's, women's participation in the workforce has grown dramatically.
Oblon Ranked #1 as "Top Patent Firms for 2017"
Oblon is proud to announce that the firm has been ranked as the #1 Top Patent Law Firm for 2017 by IPWatchdog.
IPWatchdog
Oblon Recognized as 2017 Top 100 Global Innovators
The Firm has been recognized as one of the top 25 law firms representing the 2017 Top 100 Global Innovators by Clarivate Analytics (Page 51).
Clarivate Analytics
Oblon Requests Revision of USPTO Rules Requiring Disclosure of Inventor's Residential Address
Oblon recently requested that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) revise rules that require disclosure of information relating an inventor's residential address. This request was motivated by privacy concerns regarding the disclosure of information relating to the residential addresses of inventors.
U.S. Government Shutdown, USPTO to Remain Open
U.S. Government Shutdown, USPTO to Remain Open While the U.S. federal government has shut down effective 12:01 am EST, Saturday, January 20, 2018, the USPTO remains open. The USPTO has sufficient funds to remain open for a few weeks past the deadline.
