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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.

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        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.

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        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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        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.

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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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        Telephone: 703-413-3000
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        Telephone: +81-3-6212-0550
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        Downloadable Patent Forms

        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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          Daniel J. Pereira, Ph.D.
          Daniel J. Pereira, Ph.D.Tel: (703) 413-6560

          News

          Firm NewsDecember 7, 2018

          Oblon Files Petition for Certiorari in PTAB Standing Issue in JTEKT vs. GKN Automotive LTD.

          Oblon has filed a petition for certiorari after the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit declined its petition for panel rehearing and rehearing en banc on behalf of its client

          Firm NewsOctober 8, 2018

          Oblon Featured in the Alexandria Gazette Packet

          Oblon is featured in the Alexandria Gazette Packet in regards to celebrating the Firm's 50th Anniversary.

          Alexandria Gazette Packet

          Firm NewsAugust 15, 2018

          Oblon Attorneys named to The Best Lawyers in America 2019

          Oblon is proud to announce that attorneys Arthur Neustadt, Chico Gholz, and Gerald J. Mossinghoff have been selected for inclusion in the 2019 edition of the The Best Lawyers in America.

          The Best Lawyers in America

          Firm NewsMay 22, 2018

          Oblon Partner named an "IP Star" by Managing Intellectual Property Magazine

          Oblon is proud to announce one partner has been named "IP Stars" by Managing Intellectual Property's magazine.

          Managing Intellectual Property

          Firm NewsMay 13, 2018

          Oblon Welcomes New Patent Professionals

          Alexandria, VA – Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, LLP welcomes back Senior Attorney Soumya (Soum) Panda in its Electrical/Mechanical (E/M) Practice Group.

          Firm NewsMay 3, 2018

          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

          Firm NewsAugust 15, 2017

          Oblon Attorneys named to The Best Lawyers in America 2018

          Oblon is proud to announce that five attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2018 edition of the The Best Lawyers in America. We are pleased to congratulate Norman Oblon, Arthur Neustadt, Charles Gholz, and the Honorable Gerald Mossinghoff.

          The Best Lawyers in America

          Firm NewsAugust 1, 2017

          Oblon Ranked Among Top 10 Best Intellectual Property Boutique Law Firms 2018

          Oblon is ranked in the top 10 list for Best IP Boutique Law Firms by Vault.

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          Firm NewsJanuary 13, 2017

          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.

          Firm NewsJuly 5, 2016

          Oblon Ranked Among Top 10 Best Intellectual Property Boutique Law Firms

          Oblon is ranked in the top 10 list for Best IP Boutique Law Firms by Vault.

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