the firm's post-grant practitioners are some of the most experienced in the country.

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Law Firm

About Our Law Firm

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.

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History

Get to know our 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.

Our Local and

Global Reach

Our Local and 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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ACCOLADES

A few of our ACCOLADES

Oblon's professionals provide industry-leading IP legal services to many of the world's most admired innovators and brands.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR

Career

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR Career

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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A few ways to GET In Touch
US Office

Telephone: 703-413-3000
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Tokyo Office

Telephone: +81-3-6212-0550
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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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Ismail  Ahmadi

Ismail Ahmadi

Chief Operating Officer
E: iahmadi@oblon.com
T: (703) 413-3000
F: (703) 413-2220
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Ismail Ahmadi, is the firm’s Chief Operating Officer and leads the operational, technology, and administrative strategy supporting the firm’s intellectual property practice. His work focuses on strengthening infrastructure, streamlining workflows, and ensuring that the firm’s systems and teams enable the delivery of consistent, high-quality service to clients worldwide.

With more than 18 years of experience in intellectual property operations, Mr. Ahmadi brings deep expertise in practice management, data analytics, and process innovation. He has guided major initiatives to modernize the firm’s platforms, enhance visibility into performance and compliance, and integrate advanced technologies into day-to-day operations. His background provides a comprehensive understanding of the operational demands of complex, high-volume patent practices.

Mr. Ahmadi works closely with firm leadership and attorneys to align operational strategy with client service objectives. He is known for translating regulatory and procedural requirements into streamlined, reliable processes that reduce risk and improve efficiency. In addition to his operational responsibilities, he plays a key role in firmwide initiatives related to innovation, training, and the responsible adoption of emerging technologies, helping position the firm at the forefront of modern intellectual property practice management.


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  • Dari
  • Pashto
  • Urdu