At Ference Law, we regularly see how online counterfeiting evolves from trademark infringement into something far more dangerous. One example is the sale of so-called “modded” or “jailbroken” Amazon Fire TV Sticks, devices marketed as shortcuts to free movies, sports,...
When inventors Bonnie Tyler and Sheila Torgan launched The Negg®—a patented hard-boiled egg peeler—they were living the dream many product creators work years toward. Their idea took off. Customers loved it. Sales climbed. And with patents and trademarks in place,...
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 September 2025, The Wall Street Journal reported that U.S. regulators are investigating multiple fatal crashes tied to counterfeit Chinese-made air bag components. These unsafe parts manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Safety Technology (DTN Airbag) are...
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,...
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