The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) launched a new Streamlined Claim Set Pilot Program designed to speed up examination for certain utility patent applications. For inventors and brand owners alike, this program could offer a valuable shortcut to earlier...
In a high-profile legal move that underscores the ongoing battle against unauthorized goods in retail, Lululemon has filed a federal lawsuit against Costco accusing the wholesaler of selling “knockoff” versions of some of their best-selling activewear. This case,...
If you are an e-commerce seller, protecting your brand in the digital marketplace is more critical than ever. In a recent episode of The e-Comm Growth Show, host Dan Coleman sat down with Managing Partner Stanley Ference of Ference & Associates, to unpack how...
Last month, Managing Partner Stanley Ference of Ference & Associates joined Jonathon Kersting of the Pittsburgh Technology Council on 10 Minute Tech Talks to discuss a topic every US entrepreneur selling online should care about: how recent trade policies could...
Amazon sellers face increasing challenges in protecting their brands from counterfeiters and intellectual property (IP) violations. In a recent episode of the AM/PM Podcast, Stanley Ference, founding attorney of Ference Law, shared his expertise on navigating these...
Managing Partner, Stanley Ference joined Jonathan Kersting and Pittsburgh Technology Council on 10-Minute Tech Talks to discuss how international competitors flood the market with knockoff products—and what legal strategies can help protect your brand. They also...
