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.
Les Nouvelles - Licensing Executives Society International (LESI)
Successfully represented Asahi Glass Company, Ltd., a Japanese glass manufacturer, and its subsidiary AFG Industries, Inc., a U.S. glass manufacturer, claiming patent infringement by Cardinal IG Co. of Asahi and AFG’s jointly owned patent relating to thin film, low-emissivity coatings typically used in double-pane windows. After a four-day trial, the Federal District Court Judge granted judgment to Asahi and AFG on the issue of infringement. Thereafter, the jury returned a verdict of more than $25.1 million, to which the court awarded prejudgment interest of more than $18.5 million, for a total of more than $43.7 million in damages. AFG and Asahi Glass v. Cardinal IG, (E.D. Tenn. 2005).
Obtained a $90,000 patent infringement damages award for client Dystar, a German dyestuff and chemical manufacturer, after a six-day trial in a suit involving a Dystar patent connected with its innovative Indigo Vat Solution, which has become the industry benchmark and process of choice for most international denim producers. The use of this process provides dye houses with economic and ecological advantages, increasing the producer's profits and minimizing environmental pollution. DyStar Textilfarben GmbH & Co. Deutschland KG v. C.H. Patrick Co., (S.D.S.C. Sept. 7, 2005).
Represented plaintiff Ricoh in patent infringement action involving toner containers for photocopiers, fax machines, and printers. Won summary judgment of patent infringement and validity as reported at 380 F. Supp. 2d 418 (D.N.J. 2005). Subsequently won summary judgment of enforceability, and the case settled on favorable terms just prior to a jury trial. Ricoh v. Katun Corp.
Represented Sumika in a case claiming patent infringement involving Paroxetine hydrochloride (PAXIL®) and asserting antitrust violations. Certain claims, counterclaims and defenses were partially dismissed voluntarily, and a favorable settlement was obtained for Sumika. Settled on favorable terms. Smithkline Beecham v. Sumika Fine Chemicals, Co., Ltd., et al.
Representative litigations in which Mr. Kelly has been lead counsel include:
Mr. Kelly also has extensive experience as lead counsel in § 337 actions at the International Trade Commission including: