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.
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.
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.
Oblon's professionals provide industry-leading IP legal services to many of the world's most admired innovators and brands.
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.
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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October 27, 2023
Alexandria, VA – Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier and Neustadt, LLP,a premier provider of intellectual property legal services, announced today that founder Marvin Spivak has chosen to depart the firm. In the wake of his departure, the firm will begin operating under its new name, Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, LLP or “Oblon.” The new name will take effect January 16.
While this rebranding effort is catalyzed by Spivak’s departure, it is also reflective of the firm’s broadening footprint, steady growth and increased recognition in the U.S. and worldwide.
“Oblon’s rebranding represents our evolution and new direction,” said Managing Partner, Bradley Lytle. “This change communicates that we’re an innovative, modern and forward-looking Firm and as always, even with a name change, hold as paramount our commitment to ensure the success of every client we serve.”
About Oblon
Assisting clients for over 40 years, Oblon is one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States. Oblon’s 120+ legal professionals provide a full range of Intellectual Property legal services to some of the world’s leading innovators. The firm is headquartered within steps of the United States Patent and Trademark Office with an affiliate office in Tokyo, Japan.