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,...
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...
Founding Attorney, Stanley Ference, was featured on the eComm Breakthrough Podcast where he discussed how brand owners can fight back against online counterfeiters and legal insights every seller should know....
Understanding the complexities of intellectual property (IP) law is crucial for businesses aiming to protect their innovations, sales and to maintain a competitive edge when selling on Amazon or other online marketplaces. Comprehending Intellectual Property...
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