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ADVOCATES OF INNOVATION

OBWB is a full-service intellectual property law firm with a global reach. Our
expertise in intellectual property law and IP-intensive industries coupled with
our client-focused culture enables us to deliver a premium level of quality,
value, and service.

At our strategically located offices in the United States, France, Japan, China,
and the UAE, we offer clients assistance with patents, copyrights, trademarks,
trade secrets, and unfair competition. At OBWB we strategize, prepare and file,
negotiate, license, enforce and defend, and facilitate monetizing intellectual
property assets.


 * Saudi Arabia Increases Focus on Intellectual Property Protection with
   Dedicated Prosecution Wing.
   
   
   SAUDI ARABIA INCREASES FOCUS ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION WITH
   DEDICATED PROSECUTION WING.
   
   Press Releases / Announcements
   
   Saudi Arabia's Public Prosecution Council has announced the formation of a
   specialized IP Prosecution wing that will examine and initiate criminal
   proceedings in cases of IP infringement. This action aligns with a national
   strategy, launched in December 2022, of strengthening the IP framework,
   attracting foreign investment, and fostering domestic innovation and
   creativity.
   
   More+
 * OBWB Houston Office Hosts AIPLA Committee Meeting
   
   
   OBWB HOUSTON OFFICE HOSTS AIPLA COMMITTEE MEETING
   
   Events
   
   It was a pleasure to host the 'IP Practice in Japan Committee' Mid-Winter
   meeting at our Houston office this month. The schedule of presentations over
   the course of February 8th and 9th covered a wide and varied range of IP
   topics led by members of AIPPI, AIPLA and JPAA. Many thanks to our fellow
   co-sponsors who helped to facilitate this very productive meeting.
   
   More+
 * OBWB Partner Peter Schechter Transitions to Semi-Retirement
   
   
   OBWB PARTNER PETER SCHECHTER TRANSITIONS TO SEMI-RETIREMENT
   
   Press Releases / Announcements
   
   We are pleased to announce that on January 1, 2024, our colleague Peter C.
   Schechter will assume the title of Senior Partner as he transitions to
   semi-retirement. In Peter's new role, he plans to devote more time to his
   family and hobbies.
   
   More+
 * OBWB's Hangzhou Office Commemorates 10th Anniversary
   
   
   OBWB'S HANGZHOU OFFICE COMMEMORATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY
   
   Events
   
   On November 24th, 2023, OBWB and Hangzhou Binjiang Government jointly held a
   International Intellectual Property Protection Forum to celebrate the 25th
   anniversary of OBWB and the 10th anniversary of Hangzhou Representative
   Office. Local government officials and distinguished IP experts attended the
   forum to deliver speeches and participate in a roundtable discussion. The
   forum was a great success, attracting more than 130 representatives from
   enterprises and IP service agencies across the country.
   
   More+
 * Saudi Arabia Joining the Madrid Protocol Strengthens Saudi Arabia's
   Commitment to IP Protection.
   
   
   SAUDI ARABIA JOINING THE MADRID PROTOCOL STRENGTHENS SAUDI ARABIA'S
   COMMITMENT TO IP PROTECTION.
   
   Press Releases / Announcements
   
   The government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has officially accepted joining
   the Madrid Protocol. This international treaty simplifies the process of
   obtaining trademark protection in multiple countries. This significant step
   forward demonstrates Saudi Arabia's unwavering commitment to fostering a
   vibrant and innovative business environment that protects trademarks.
   
   More+
 * OBWB Ranked a 2024 Best Law Firm
   
   
   OBWB RANKED A 2024 BEST LAW FIRM
   
   Events
   
   This is the tenth time the firm has made the "Best Law Firm®" list. We also
   congratulate our three OBWB attorneys, Jonathan Osha, Carlyn Burton, and
   Jeffrey Bergman on their inclusion to the 2024 Best Lawyers® list.
   
   More+
 * Lateral Partner Joins OBWB
   
   
   LATERAL PARTNER JOINS OBWB
   
   Press Releases / Announcements
   
   Osha Bergman Watanabe & Burton is pleased to announce that Douglas Hamilton
   has joined the firm as a partner. Doug is an experienced U.S. Patent Attorney
   who has forged a successful career in intellectual property law.
   
   More+
 * OBWB Ranked Mansfield Certified Plus
   
   
   OBWB RANKED MANSFIELD CERTIFIED PLUS
   
   Press Releases / Announcements
   
   Osha Bergman Watanabe & Burton LLP is please to announce that our firm has
   achieved Midsize Mansfield Certification Plus status for 2022-2023!
   
   More+
 * Jury Awards $12.8 Million to WOW Tech in IP Dispute
   
   
   JURY AWARDS $12.8 MILLION TO WOW TECH IN IP DISPUTE
   
   Press Releases / Announcements
   
   A four-year legal battle over sexual stimulation device technology for women
   has led to a federal-court jury verdict of $12.8 million for a group of
   businesses collectively known as WOW Tech,
   
   More+
 * Webinar: AI & Copyright
   
   
   WEBINAR: AI & COPYRIGHT
   
   Events
   
   Join us on September 14th for part 2 of our webinar on Artificial
   Intelligence & IP. - AI & Copyright
   
   More+

 * Saudi Arabia Increases Focus on Intellectual Property Protection with
   Dedicated Prosecution Wing.
   
   
   SAUDI ARABIA INCREASES FOCUS ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION WITH
   DEDICATED PROSECUTION WING.
   
   Press Releases / Announcements
   
   Saudi Arabia's Public Prosecution Council has announced the formation of a
   specialized IP Prosecution wing that will examine and initiate criminal
   proceedings in cases of IP infringement. This action aligns with a national
   strategy, launched in December 2022, of strengthening the IP framework,
   attracting foreign investment, and fostering domestic innovation and
   creativity.
   
   More+
 * OBWB Houston Office Hosts AIPLA Committee Meeting
   
   
   OBWB HOUSTON OFFICE HOSTS AIPLA COMMITTEE MEETING
   
   Events
   
   It was a pleasure to host the 'IP Practice in Japan Committee' Mid-Winter
   meeting at our Houston office this month. The schedule of presentations over
   the course of February 8th and 9th covered a wide and varied range of IP
   topics led by members of AIPPI, AIPLA and JPAA. Many thanks to our fellow
   co-sponsors who helped to facilitate this very productive meeting.
   
   More+
 * OBWB Partner Peter Schechter Transitions to Semi-Retirement
   
   
   OBWB PARTNER PETER SCHECHTER TRANSITIONS TO SEMI-RETIREMENT
   
   Press Releases / Announcements
   
   We are pleased to announce that on January 1, 2024, our colleague Peter C.
   Schechter will assume the title of Senior Partner as he transitions to
   semi-retirement. In Peter's new role, he plans to devote more time to his
   family and hobbies.
   
   More+
 * OBWB's Hangzhou Office Commemorates 10th Anniversary
   
   
   OBWB'S HANGZHOU OFFICE COMMEMORATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY
   
   Events
   
   On November 24th, 2023, OBWB and Hangzhou Binjiang Government jointly held a
   International Intellectual Property Protection Forum to celebrate the 25th
   anniversary of OBWB and the 10th anniversary of Hangzhou Representative
   Office. Local government officials and distinguished IP experts attended the
   forum to deliver speeches and participate in a roundtable discussion. The
   forum was a great success, attracting more than 130 representatives from
   enterprises and IP service agencies across the country.
   
   More+
 * Saudi Arabia Joining the Madrid Protocol Strengthens Saudi Arabia's
   Commitment to IP Protection.
   
   
   SAUDI ARABIA JOINING THE MADRID PROTOCOL STRENGTHENS SAUDI ARABIA'S
   COMMITMENT TO IP PROTECTION.
   
   Press Releases / Announcements
   
   The government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has officially accepted joining
   the Madrid Protocol. This international treaty simplifies the process of
   obtaining trademark protection in multiple countries. This significant step
   forward demonstrates Saudi Arabia's unwavering commitment to fostering a
   vibrant and innovative business environment that protects trademarks.
   
   More+
 * OBWB Ranked a 2024 Best Law Firm
   
   
   OBWB RANKED A 2024 BEST LAW FIRM
   
   Events
   
   This is the tenth time the firm has made the "Best Law Firm®" list. We also
   congratulate our three OBWB attorneys, Jonathan Osha, Carlyn Burton, and
   Jeffrey Bergman on their inclusion to the 2024 Best Lawyers® list.
   
   More+
 * Lateral Partner Joins OBWB
   
   
   LATERAL PARTNER JOINS OBWB
   
   Press Releases / Announcements
   
   Osha Bergman Watanabe & Burton is pleased to announce that Douglas Hamilton
   has joined the firm as a partner. Doug is an experienced U.S. Patent Attorney
   who has forged a successful career in intellectual property law.
   
   More+
 * OBWB Ranked Mansfield Certified Plus
   
   
   OBWB RANKED MANSFIELD CERTIFIED PLUS
   
   Press Releases / Announcements
   
   Osha Bergman Watanabe & Burton LLP is please to announce that our firm has
   achieved Midsize Mansfield Certification Plus status for 2022-2023!
   
   More+
 * Jury Awards $12.8 Million to WOW Tech in IP Dispute
   
   
   JURY AWARDS $12.8 MILLION TO WOW TECH IN IP DISPUTE
   
   Press Releases / Announcements
   
   A four-year legal battle over sexual stimulation device technology for women
   has led to a federal-court jury verdict of $12.8 million for a group of
   businesses collectively known as WOW Tech,
   
   More+
 * Webinar: AI & Copyright
   
   
   WEBINAR: AI & COPYRIGHT
   
   Events
   
   Join us on September 14th for part 2 of our webinar on Artificial
   Intelligence & IP. - AI & Copyright
   
   More+


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Patent EngineerView Bio
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Patent EngineerView Bio
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GOPAL RAO GANNAMRAJ

Litigation AssociateView Bio
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COLIN PHELAN

Patent EngineerView Bio
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PETRA STUMM, PH.D.

Patent EngineerView Bio
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IBRAHIMA DIEDHIOU

U.S. Patent AgentView Bio
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MARKUS HAUSCHILD, PH.D.

Senior Patent EngineerView Bio
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AUTUMN VILLARREAL

U.S. Patent AgentView Bio


OUR INDUSTRIES

We've worked in virtually all corners of the corporate world. These are a few
types of businesses we help.

3D-Printing
Aerospace
AI & IoT
Architecture
Automotive
Beauty
Blockchain
Chemical
Electronics
Energy
Entertainment
Fintech
Food & Bev
Gaming
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Nanotech
Robotics
Telecom
Transportation
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3D-Printing


ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING AND 3D PRINTING

Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing are changing the manufacturing landscape.
Copious numbers of companies are venturing into additive manufacturing and 3D
printing for a variety of products and processes. Companies should be vigilant
in protecting their IP rights in this area; this up-an...
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Aerospace


AEROSPACE

Since the early days of flight, the Aerospace industry has been considered the
most technologically groundbreaking. Once mainly the realm of governments and
extremely large entities, the aerospace industry is now booming among private
enterprises of all sizes.  Innovators in this industry a...
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AI & IoT


BIG DATA, MACHINE LEARNING, & IOT

Today’s world is data-driven. Big Data is dynamic and powerful; voluminous
amounts of data of all types and formats are being stored and analyzed.  Machine
Learning (ML) algorithms and neural networks allowing machines to not only
analyze that data but also to learn, improve from experience...
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Architecture


ARCHITECTURE

The misappropriation of designs and plans has been a pervasive problem in the
architecture and building design industry for many years, and the growth of CAD
and online marketing has made this problem worse. Since the passage of the
Architectural Works Copyright Protection Act, however, architec...
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Automotive


AUTOMOTIVE

The Automotive industry combines technologies from the mechanical, chemical,
artificial intelligence, and computer sectors. Automobiles are one of the most
complex products bought by consumers.  The emergence of new entrants into this
industry, as well as automated systems and driverless ve...
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Beauty


BEAUTY & FASHION

The Beauty and Fashion industry has unique concerns when it comes to IP,
especially considering the relatively short life span of fashion trends, the
proliferation of counterfeits and imitation products, and the prevalence of
social media posts of beauty and fashion items. Strong brand protection...
read more
Blockchain


BLOCKCHAIN AND DLT

Although in relative infancy, Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)
is becoming a worldwide phenomenon. This technology will have a transformative
effect on IP-intensive industries, making tracking and transfer of IP more
efficient and effective.   Using this technology bo...
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Chemical


CHEMICAL & MATERIALS

OBWB’s lawyers, chemists, chemical engineers, and scientists have the expertise
and skills necessary to understand the most complex nuances involved with
chemical compounds, compositions, and formulas, as well as processes used in
chemical and materials engineering, manufacturing, and refining. ...
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Electronics


COMPUTERS, ELECTRONICS, SEMICONDUCTORS, SOFTWARE, AND CLOUD COMPUTING

Computers, electronics, semiconductors, and software are and will be crucial for
almost every aspect of any industry. Moore’s Law drives this industry.  New
innovations happen constantly and at extreme paces.  OBWB assists its clients in
obtaining and protecting their IP rights for dev...
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Energy


OIL & GAS AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

With OBWB headquartered in Houston, the Oil and Gas (O&G) Industry is front and
foremost in our practice. Our clients range from multinational entities in the
O&G industry to new start-ups.  We represent clients in all three sectors of the
Oil & Gas Industry, as well as supporti...
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Entertainment


SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

The Sports and Entertainment industry thrives on trademarks and branding, but
equally important to the industry are patents and copyrights, and the intricate
licensing details of those IP rights is critical to cooperation among the
industry players. A single sports product may be covered by a mu...
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Fintech


FINTECH

IP rights have become extremely important in the Financial Technology (Fintech)
industry.  OBWB’s professionals understand the growing IP needs in this rising
industry.  We assist our clients in obtaining and protecting their IP in the
following areas:
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Food & Bev


FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Suitable processes and products in the Food and Beverage industry are mainly
protected by patents and, in some instances, are trade secrets. Trademarks cover
brand names and product names. In some instances, design protection for a
product may be valuable.   OBWB’s team of profess...
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Gaming


GAMING AND VIRTUAL REALITY

Gaming and Virtual Reality has now become a multi-billion dollar industry.
Copyrights are important to protect software coding, unique expressions, and the
“look and feel” of the games.  Trademarks protect branding.   Patents protect
the devices, processes, algorithms, and systems...
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Healthcare


BIOTECH, LIFE SCIENCES, MEDICAL, & PHARMACEUTICAL

The Biotech, Life Sciences, Medical, and Pharmaceutical industry is vast and
growing. For clients engaged in biotechnology, life sciences and
pharmaceuticals, IP is the ultimate product and the single most important
business asset.  Global healthcare issues and the inclusion of smart techno...
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Manufacturing


MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRIALS

Manufacturing and Industrials processes turn raw materials into the products we
use every day. Society depends on it.  OBWB’s clients are involved in a wide
variety of manufacturing and industrials practices, including chemical,
mechanical, and physical processes.  We help our clients ...
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Nanotech


NANOTECHNOLOGY

Nanotechnology is the wave of the future. Uses and advantages for nanomaterials
and nanostructures are virtually limitless, making traditional industries more
efficient and diverse.  OBWB assists its clients with prosecuting and defending
nanotechnology patents across a wide range of produc...
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Robotics


ROBOTICS

IP, especially patents, trade secrets, and design patents, are ever important in
the Robotics industry. Products and processes using robotics are progressively
moving into all avenues of life. More and more capital is being devoted to R&D
and IP considerations are complex. OBWB assists i...
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Telecom


TELECOMMUNICATIONS

The Telecommunications industry is responsible for the primary means of
communication between people around the world. Participants in the industry
continually strive for faster and more efficient data transmission.  OBWB’s team
has the requisite telecommunications experience and expertise ...
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Transportation


TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS

The Transportation and Logistics industry is one of the largest industries in
the world, forming the global supply chain for many other industries. This
industry is highly competitive and technological advancements quickly evolve. 
As a result, as with other industries, IP rights are becomi...
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OUR PRACTICES

IP is our business. We protect your business. These are some of the services we
offer.


BRAND PROTECTION

Brand protection is essential to safeguarding a company’s name, reputation,
identity, and value. OBWB offers world-wide companies,...

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COPYRIGHT

OBWB's lawyers help clients identify, register, buy, sell, license, and enforce
valuable copyrights relating to architectural desi...

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DESIGN RIGHTS

Our patent professionals prepare, prosecute, and obtain design patents and
ornamental and industrial design registrations. We advi...

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IP COUNSELING & OPINIONS

Our attorneys provide strategic IP Counseling & Opinion services to clients
seeking to acquire, protect, defend, maintain, and mon...

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LITIGATION

OBWB’s litigation lawyers have the expertise necessary to lead the full range of
intellectual property litigation in a broad range...

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PATENT OFFICE TRIALS

OBWB’s litigation and patent prosecution lawyers work together to bring legal
and technical expertise to administrative Patent Off...

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PATENT PROSECUTION

OBWB’s patent prosecution professionals draft, prosecute, and obtain patent
claims that achieve our clients’ business objectives. ...

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March 2024 Trademark Updates


OBWB @ #INTA2024

Our OBWB team looks forward to connecting with colleagues at INTA 2024 in
Atlanta, Georgia. We welcome you to visit us at our hospitality suite in the
Georgia World Congr...

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February 2024 Press Releases / Announcements


SAUDI ARABIA INCREASES FOCUS ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION WITH DEDICATED
PROSECUTION WING.

Saudi Arabia's Public Prosecution Council has announced the formation of a
specialized IP Prosecution wing that will examine and initiate criminal
proceedings in cases of...

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March 2024 Newsletters


USPTO'S UPDATED GUIDANCE FOR MAKING AN OBVIOUSNESS DETERMINATION

In late February, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued
an update to the current guidance to examiners in making obviousness
determinations. The f...

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February 2024 Events


OBWB HOUSTON OFFICE HOSTS AIPLA COMMITTEE MEETING

It was a pleasure to host the 'IP Practice in Japan Committee' Mid-Winter
meeting at our Houston office this month. The schedule of presentations over the
course of Febru...

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