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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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        Get to know our History

        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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        Global Reach

        Our Local and Global Reach

        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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        A few of our ACCOLADES

        Oblon's professionals provide industry-leading IP legal services to many of the world's most admired innovators and brands.

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        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.

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        Telephone: 703-413-3000
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        Telephone: +81-3-6212-0550
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        Downloadable Patent Forms

        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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        Firm NewsMarch 1, 2023

        WTR 1000 2023

        World Trademark Review 1000

        Firm NewsOctober 17, 2022

        Trademark Office Action Responses Shortened to Three Months Now Effective December 3, 2022

        Firm NewsMay 27, 2022

        USPTO Transitions to Electronic Trademark Registration Certificates Ahead of Schedule on May 24, 2022

        Firm NewsJune 28, 2019

        Pro Bono Success for Oblon

        Lisa Mandrusiak and the Oblon Trademark Department have secured two federal service mark registrations on behalf of Bryanna's Love, Inc. a charitable organization dedicated to helping children suffering from cancer.

        Firm NewsMay 15, 2019

        Oblon Prevails in WIPO UDRP Proceeding

        Firm NewsAugust 1, 2017

        Oblon Ranked Among Top 10 Best Intellectual Property Boutique Law Firms 2018

        Oblon is ranked in the top 10 list for Best IP Boutique Law Firms by Vault.

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        Firm NewsDecember 19, 2016

        Patent Agent Privilege? Yes, But Be Careful!

        An article by Philippe Signore titled "Patent Agent Privilege? Yes, But Be Careful" is published by Managing IP.

        Managing Intellectual Property

        Firm NewsAugust 9, 2016

        Saudi Intellectual Property Flourishing At University of Dammam

        Oblon is honored to oversee the Intellectual Property program at the University of Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The program covers all aspects of patent law, including prosecution, licensing, litigation, and more.

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        Firm NewsJune 15, 2016

        Oblon Recognized for Excellence in IP Ownership in M&A Transactions 2016

        Oblon has been recognized for "Excellence in IP Ownership in M&A Transactions" at the M&A Awards 2016 by Corporate LiveWire.

        Corporate LiveWire’s 2016 M&A Awards

        Firm NewsJune 7, 2016

        PTAB Axes Seismic Survey IP In Win For Schlumberger Unit

        The Patent Trial and Appeal Board invalidated a handful of claims Friday in a Petroleum Geo-Services patent related to 3-D seismic signal processing, in an inter partes review launched by a unit of oil field services giant Schlumberger Ltd.

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