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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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        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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        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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        Founder, Norman Oblon, Named an Intellectual Property Trailblazer by The National Law Journal

        • July 6, 2023
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        • The National Law Journal

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        Norman F. Oblon
        Norman F. Oblon

        Congratulations to Norman Oblon on his recognition as a 2023 Intellectual Property Trailblazer by The National Law Journal.  This award recognizes professionals who have moved the needle in the legal industry and who have made significant marks on the practice, policy, and technological advancements in their sector.  Daniel Pereira, the firm’s Managing Partner, adds “This honor is long overdue for a man of Norman’s stature in the field of patent law.  He has left a lasting imprint not only in the firm that bears his name, but to countless others, myself included, that have had the good fortune to cross paths with Norman during their careers.”

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