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)
May 20, 2025 at 13:00 JST, Tokyo Japan
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO or Office) has issued a final rule eliminating provisions of 37 CFR part 11 that pertain to continuing legal education (CLE) certification and recognition for patent practitioners. The final rule eliminates 37 CFR 11.11(a)(3), which previously provided that registered patent practitioners and individuals granted limited recognition to practice in patent matters before the USPTO could certify their completion of a specified amount of CLE to the Director for the Office of Enrollment and Discipline (OED). After considering public comments, the USPTO has determined that the voluntary CLE certification and recognition for patent practitioners will not be implemented. The USPTO relayed its intent to continue releasing more detailed guidance, both for those within the USPTO and for those who practice before the USPTO, to provide education (e.g., via video sessions and materials) on applicable cases and guidance, and on any updates to USPTO practice. The USPTO encouraged practitioners to avail themselves of all materials relevant to their practice and to add themselves to the relevant USPTO email lists. The USPTO also encouraged practitioners to engage in pro bono efforts.