We are pleased to annouce that several of the firm's attorneys have been ranked in the 2025 edition of IAM Patent 1000. The IAM Patent 1000 focuses exclusively on the patent practice and has firmly established itself as the definitive 'go-to' resource for those seeking world-class legal expertise. IAM Patent 1000 identifies Oblon as offering IP services across the board from its Virginia and Tokyo offices, valuing long-term partnerships with clientele in order to offer the best possible work product. 2025 recognized attorneys include:
- David M. Longo, PhD - partner in the firm's Electrical, Mechanical and Design practice groups, and is the chair of the firm's Prosecution Management Committee.
- Marina I. Miller, PhD - partner in the firm's Chemical Patent Prosecution group; also serves as a member of the Life Sciences practice group.
- Andrew M. Ollis - partner and Deputy Head of the Litigation Department; also a member of the Chemical and Mechanical practice groups.
- Yuki Onoe - partner and co-chair of the Chemical Patent Prosecution group; Ms. Onoe also serves as the head of the Tokyo office and a partner in the Life Sciences and Litigation practice groups.
- Philippe J.C. Signore, PhD - Managing Partner of the firm, as well as a partner in the Electrical and Mechanical Patent Prosecution Group; also serves on the Patent Litigation group and Counseling and Strategic Advice practice group.
- Frank J. West - partner and Head of the Litigation Department; also serves on the Life Sciences and IP Transactions practice groups, and serves as the firm's General Counsel.