Oblon Announces Election of New Partners

Alexandria, VA– Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, LLP is pleased to announce the election of  one new partner,  Ryan Smith- effective in 2019.

Mr. Smith is a patent prosecution lawyer in the firm's Mechanical Patent Prosecution group where he advises clients and facilitates the acquisition of U.S. patents. Mr. Smith has considerable experience utilizing the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) program between the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Japan Patent Office (JPO). He often conducts personal interviews with the USPTO Examining Corps on behalf of his clients to expedite the prosecution process.

“These attorneys have shown tremendous dedication and loyalty towards the Firm for more than ten years. They are great team players who collaborate with many of our attorneys across practice groups. Their diverse profiles and commitment will continue to excel Oblon’s tradition of providing excellent legal services. We are excited about their elevation to our partnership!” said Philippe Signore, Managing Partner.

About Oblon

Assisting clients for 50 years, Oblon is one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States. Oblon’s nearly 120 professionals provide a full range of intellectual property services to some of the world’s leading innovators. Oblon is headquartered within steps of the United States Patent and Trademark Office with an affiliate office in Tokyo, Japan.