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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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Les Nouvelles - Licensing Executives Society International (LESI)
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May 20, 2025 at 13:00 JST, Tokyo Japan
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Firm News
Fed. Circ. Affirms PTAB Win For EBay On E-Currency Patents
The Federal Circuit on Wednesday affirmed separate Patent Trial and Appeal Board decisions that the asserted claims of three patents covering electronic currency allegedly infringed by former eBay Inc. subsidiary PayPal Inc. are invalid as obvious.
Oblon Announces Election of One New Senior Attorney
Alexandria, VA – Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, LLP is pleased to announce the election of one new senior attorney – Robert Tarcu - effective January 1, 2017.
Special Interview with Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation (JIII)
Peggy Focarino and Yori Hohokabe are featured on a special magazine interview session on "The Invention" published in January 2017 with Mr. Nakajima, vice chairman of Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation (JIII) and former JPO director, in Tokyo, Japan.
Patent Agent Privilege? Yes, But Be Careful!
An article by Philippe Signore titled "Patent Agent Privilege? Yes, But Be Careful" is published by Managing IP.
Managing Intellectual Property
Oblon Named "Best Law Firm 2017" by U.S. News and World Report
Oblon has been named one of the "Best Law Firms" in the United States in 2017 by U.S. News and World Report and Best Lawyers. The prestigious ranking is based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations.
U.S. News and World Report and Best Lawyers.
Derek Mason recognized as "Chemical IP Lawyer of the Year" – USA
Derek Mason was recognized as "Chemical IP Lawyer of the Year - USA" at the Legal Awards 2016 by Corporate LiveWire.
Managing IP Cover Story – America's 1960's IP Revolution
Oblon is featured in Managing IP's recent edition on "America's 1960's IP revolution - 50 years on". The story looks at the history of Oblon and the trends in IP/legal at that time, and how Oblon has navigated the changing cultural, legal and technological landscapes since then.
Fed. Circ. Nixes Intellectual Ventures' Appeal Against Ericsson
Intellectual Ventures lost its bid to undo a Patent Trial and Appeal Board decision invalidating the company's wireless network security patent in a dispute with Ericsson when the Federal Circuit on Tuesday summarily affirmed the board's ruling.
Saudi Intellectual Property Flourishing At University of Dammam
Oblon is honored to oversee the Intellectual Property program at the University of Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The program covers all aspects of patent law, including prosecution, licensing, litigation, and more.
Arabia Now
Oblon ranked #1 as the "Top Patent Firms for 2015"
Oblon ranked #1 as the "Top Patent Firms for 2015" by IPWatchdog. The list of the top patent firms, are ranked based on the total number of U.S. utility patents that issued in 2015 where the patent firms were listed on the front of the utility patents.
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