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.
May 20, 2022
May 17-19, 2022
Jeffrey (Jeff) B. McIntyre is a partner in the firm’s Litigation and Chemical departments. He is also active in the firm’s Pharmaceutical, Opinions and Counseling practice groups.
Mr. McIntyre has decades of experience in all aspects of patent law, focusing primarily on chemical-related technologies.
He is an experienced litigator with track record of vigorously enforcing, and defending against, patent infringement claims to achieve the client’s business and litigation goals. His vast knowledge of patent prosecution informs off-the-beaten-path claims and defenses, providing a tactical advantage.
He is a skilled strategist and Certified Licensing Professional steering clients clear of others’ IP in due diligence, freedom-to-operate, and pre-litigation contexts and negotiations. He is also a focused communicator providing clear advice and guidance to clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to emerging entities to sole inventors.
Mr. McIntyre uses a hands-on, cradle-to-grave approach when obtaining patents, starting with identifying the best application drafting and filing strategies. His deep understanding of patent office procedures and tendencies in tandem with potential future litigation pitfalls allows him to pursue and achieve valuable, valid patent protection.