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* Who we are * What we value * What we do * Where we work * * Diversity, Equity & Inclusion * Social Commitment PRACTICES * Brand Protection * Copyright * Design Rights * IP Counseling & Opinions * Litigation * Patent Office Trials * Patent Prosecution INDUSTRIES * 3D-Printing * Aerospace * Architecture * Automotive * Beauty * AI & IoT * Healthcare * Blockchain * Chemical * Electronics * Fintech * Food & Bev * Gaming * Manufacturing * Nanotech * Energy * Robotics * Entertainment * Telecom * Transportation ATTORNEY SEARCH * A * B * C * D * E * F * G * H * I * J * K * L * M * N * O * P * Q * R * S * T * U * V * W * X * Y * Z Search by Title Patent Attorney Patent Engineer Patent Agent Trademark Specialist Executive Committee Member Partner Senior Counsel Of Counsel Practice Area Brand ProtectionCopyrightDesign RightsIP Counseling & OpinionsLitigationPatent Office TrialsPatent Prosecution Industry 3D-PrintingAerospaceAI & IoTArchitectureAutomotiveBeautyBlockchainChemicalElectronicsEnergyEntertainmentFintechFood & BevGamingHealthcareManufacturingNanotechRoboticsTelecomTransportation Language ArabicBosnianChineseChinese (Mandarin)CroatianDutchEnglishFarsiFrenchGermanGreekGujratiHindiIrishItalianJapaneseNorwegianPolishPortugueseRomanianRussianSerbianSpanishSwedishUrduWelsh Location AustinBeijingBoulderDubaiHangzhouHoustonParisTokyo Search The collective expertise of our global team distinguishes OBWB in the field of Intellectual Property Law. We align our best resources to meet each client's specific needs and we treat each matter with the highest degree of attention and care. United States China United Arab Emirates France Japan * Home * About Us * Our Global Reach * What Sets Us Apart * U.S. Patent Agent Program * Awards & Recognition * Locations * Downloadable Forms * People * Practices * Industries * News Room * Press Releases / Announcements * Newsletter * Events * Newsletter Signup * Careers * Contact Us 中文日本語 Professional 17Services 22News Room 12Others 32 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+ FEATURED PROFESSIONALS We've got the technical skills and legal knowledge to get the job done. View All Professionals. view bio YASUHIRO SUZUKI Japanese Patent AttorneyView Bio view bio AIMEE LAMAUTE Patent EngineerView Bio view bio BEVERLY BRIGGS PENLAND, PH.D. Patent EngineerView Bio view bio GOPAL RAO GANNAMRAJ Litigation AssociateView Bio view bio COLIN PHELAN Patent EngineerView Bio view bio PETRA STUMM, PH.D. Patent EngineerView Bio view bio IBRAHIMA DIEDHIOU U.S. Patent AgentView Bio view bio MARKUS HAUSCHILD, PH.D. Senior Patent EngineerView Bio view bio 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 Can't find industry? 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... read more 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... read more 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... read more 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... read more 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... read more 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... read more 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. ... read more 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... read more 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... read more 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... read more 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: read more 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... read more 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... read more 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... read more 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 ... read more 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... read more 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... read more 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 ... read more 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... read more Can't find industry? CAN'T FIND IT? We work in too many industries to list them all. If you do not see your industry listed, please get in touch with us. 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,... read more COPYRIGHT OBWB's lawyers help clients identify, register, buy, sell, license, and enforce valuable copyrights relating to architectural desi... read more DESIGN RIGHTS Our patent professionals prepare, prosecute, and obtain design patents and ornamental and industrial design registrations. We advi... read more IP COUNSELING & OPINIONS Our attorneys provide strategic IP Counseling & Opinion services to clients seeking to acquire, protect, defend, maintain, and mon... read more LITIGATION OBWB’s litigation lawyers have the expertise necessary to lead the full range of intellectual property litigation in a broad range... read more PATENT OFFICE TRIALS OBWB’s litigation and patent prosecution lawyers work together to bring legal and technical expertise to administrative Patent Off... read more PATENT PROSECUTION OBWB’s patent prosecution professionals draft, prosecute, and obtain patent claims that achieve our clients’ business objectives. ... read more JOIN OUR MAILING LIST Get the latest stories and updates sent to your inbox subscribe LATEST NEWS Let us help you stay in tune with all things related to IP. 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... Read More 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... Read More 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... Read More 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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