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.
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May 20, 2025 at 13:00 JST, Tokyo Japan
Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, LLP is pleased to announce the election of a new partner – Robert Tarcu – effective in 2020.
Rob Tarcu works in the Electrical Patent Prosecution practice group. Mr. Tarcu provides counseling on a wide range of matters including patentability, portfolio management, and patent prosecution strategies. His technical expertise spans a wide array of technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), image processing, audio and video processing, printers, telecommunications, networking, optical systems, 3D imaging, computer software, avionics, medical devices and consumer electronics.
“Rob has contributed to our firm’s success for several years, each bringing to our patent practice the highest level of quality and going above and beyond to serve our clients. His promotion is well deserved. Congratulations!” said Philippe Signore, Managing Partner.