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.
April 28-30, 2024
November 16, 2023 - In-Person in Munich
October 27, 2023
Marvin Spivak is departing Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt LLP on January 15. The firm will rebrand as Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt LLP or simply “Oblon.”
Mr. Spivak helped to build the firm and we are proud of our legacy together. Alongside the other founders, his hard work, resolve and vision have helped make Oblon what it is today, and we are grateful for his contributions. Though his name will no longer be part of our iconic brand, his legacy will endure for decades, both inside our offices and in the legal community.
Starting today, we will embark on a major rebranding effort. Throughout this process, we will do our utmost to ensure that clients continue to recognize the firm they have come to rely on, while also keeping the firm current, with a refreshed look that underscores the enhanced legal services available to our clients.
We remain unwavering in our commitment to providing excellent Intellectual Property legal work, of all types, to each of our clients.
Please join the Management Committee in wishing Mr. Spivak well as he begins the next chapter of his story.