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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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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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Oblon, Spivak Continues Leading Record for Obtaining Most U.S. Patents–Number One Position Held for 13th Consecutive Year
Alexandria, Va. -- The intellectual property law firm Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, P.C., is pleased to announce that the Firm has obtained 3,387 U.S. patents during 2003, continuing its winning streak of 13 consecutive years for obtaining the most U.S. patents each year.
U. S. Implements the Madrid Protocol for the International Registration of Marks
On November 2, 2003, a new central filing system for international trademark protection, known as the Madrid Protocol, goes into effect in the United States. Starting on that date, it will be possible to file a single international application, in English, with one fee payment, through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and request extensions of protection in up to 59 member countries. Considerable cost savings are possible at the time of filing and in later maintaining the resulting rights.
Oblon, Spivak's Arthur Neustadt Selected As One Of The Top IP Lawyers in the Washington, D.C. Area
Arthur Neustadt was featured in Legal Times' "Leading Lawyers" as one of the Washington, D.C. area's Top IP Attorneys. Please click on the above pdf link to view the complete article.
LegalTimes Vol. XXVI, No. 41 Week of Oct 13, 2003
MIP's World IP Survey: Leading Patent Firms Revealed; Top Firms in Trade Marks
Oblon, Spivak ranked highly in MIP's eighth annual World IP Survey: #5 in the US Patent - Non Contentious category; #12 in the US Patent - Litigation category; #5 in the US Trademark - Non Contentious category and #9 in the US Trademark - Litigation category.
Managing Intellectual Property Oct/Nov 2003 Issue 133/4
Oblon, Spivak Wins Patent Infringement Case; Jury Awards $43.7 Million in Damages
For Immediate Release (August 10, 2005) Alexandria, Va. – A jury in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee in Greeneville has awarded $43.7 million to Asahi Glass Company, Ltd., a Japanese glass manufacturer, and its subsidiary AFG Industries, Inc., a U.S. glass manufacturer, due to patent infringement by Cardinal IG Co., Inc. Asahi and AFG are clients of Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, P.C.
Oblon, Spivak Files Amicus Curiae Brief with U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in an Interference Case
Click the PDF link above to view the amicus brief. ELI LILLY & CO., Appellant, v. BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, Appellee.
Oblon, Spivak to Argue Three CAFC Cases In One Week
Alexandria, Va. - At a time when patent litigation is greater than ever, attorneys at one intellectual property law firm are busier than usual, arguing three cases before the U.S. Court Of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) in just one week. Patent litigators at Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, P.C., are scheduled to argue these cases during August 4-7. "It is extremely unusual to have so many cases before the Appeals Court that three arguments get scheduled in one week. It truly demonstrates how busy our litigators are and have been. Our patent litigation practice has been and remains a powerhouse," said Marvin Spivak, Oblon, Spivak's managing partner.
"Take Your Kids to Work Day" at Oblon, Spivak
"Take Your Kids to Work Day" was a huge success at Oblon, Spivak. The kids toured the new building, visited with their parents' in their new offices to see what their parents' careers are like, visited the Masonic Temple, and watched a movie, but the highlight of the day was the mock trial of SpongeBob vs. SpongeRob.
Oblon Spivak to Lend Trademark Expertise to E-Mark–Asked To Take Over As U.S. Information Partner
Alexandria, Virginia - - Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, P.C. is pleased to announce its partnership with the online worldwide intellectual property network of Edital. Located at www.edital.com, this excellent information tool provides valuable updated information on trademark law in question-and-answer format in over 190 jurisdictions throughout the world.
Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act (CTEA) Upheld by Supreme Court
SUMMARY OF MAJORITY HOLDING The decision handed down by the Supreme Court in Eldred v. Ashcroft, No. 01-618, upholding the constitutionality of the 1998 Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act (CTEA) is a victory for future and existing copyright holders.
