Ference Law

02/05/2026

We are pleased to share that Ference & Associates has been recognized in Juristat’s Top Firms rankings across several key patent prosecution performance metrics:

Gold | Extensions
Silver | Normalized Allowance Rate
Silver | Time to Response After Office Action
Bronze | Normalized Office Actions to Allowance

These rankings reflect our team’s high quality approach to patent prosecution and our continued focus on efficiency, responsiveness, and strong outcomes for our clients.

We appreciate the trust our clients place in us and are proud of the work our team does every day.

11/25/2025

Honored to be recognized in the 2026 Best Law Firms® rankings, for Trademark Law, Copyright Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property, and Patent Law.

09/05/2025

Founding Attorney Stanley Ference was recently included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Trademark Law. Congratulations Stanley!

06/17/2025

Join Ference & Associates for a Free Brand Protection Masterclass – June 25, 2025

At Ference & Associates, we understand the evolving challenges brands face in today’s online marketplace—from false advertising to deceptive sales tactics and unfair competition. That’s why we’re partnering with AMZ Watchdog for a free educational masterclass designed specifically for in-house counsel and brand protection professionals.

Date: June 25, 2025 | 12pm EST
Register here: https://lbresearch.zoom.us/webinar/register/1517501595189/WN_O-Naqcu1ST2joFUoYVTMKA #/registration

Led by our Managing Partner Stanley Ference, and Chris Keef SVP at AMZ Watchdog, this session will go beyond traditional IP enforcement to uncover broader strategies for tackling misleading online practices.

What You’ll Learn:
How to spot and address false advertising and unfair competition

Tactics beyond trademark infringement—including expert testing and legal documentation

Real-world insights from two recent case studies:

If you’re responsible for protecting your brand’s reputation and market share, this is a session you won’t want to miss.

06/05/2025

Founding Attorney, Stanley Ference joins Danan Coleman on ECom Growth Show to share essential insights on protecting your intellectual property. From understanding IP basics to handling false claims, trademarks, and safely navigating online marketplaces, this conversation offers insightful advice every business owner should hear.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HA49E3ykgks&t=2s

03/25/2025

Stanley Ference, founding attorney of Ference & Associates, joined Kevin King on the AM/PM Podcast to discuss how Amazon sellers can safeguard their brands from counterfeiters and IP violations.

From trademarks and patents to actionable tools, Stanley shares key strategies to help e-commerce businesses protect their intellectual property.

If you're a brand owner or entrepreneur, this episode contains actionable insights to protect your business.

Listen Here: https://ampmpodcast.podbean.com/e/424-protect-your-brand-from-counterfeiters-with-stan-ference/

03/03/2025

Is your online business at risk from foreign sellers?

Managing Partner, Stanley Ference joined Jonathan Kersting Pittsburgh Technology Council & Fortyx80 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 discuss how The Trump Administration's trade policies could play a role in leveling the playing field.

Listen Here: https://www.pghtech.org/podcasts/Trump

Discover how recent Trump trade policies could level the playing field for US-based businesses

02/20/2025

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.

During the conversation, Stanley shared key strategies and actionable steps to help sellers safeguard their businesses.

A special thank you to Josh Hadley for hosting such an engaging and insightful discussion.

Click here to watch the full interview. https://podcasts.apple.com/ug/podcast/fight-back-against-counterfeiters-legal-secrets-every/id1649249379?i=1000693531987

11/11/2024

We are happy to announce that Ference & Associates has once again been named a Best Law Firm in America by Best Lawyers. Congrats to our entire team!

09/25/2024

Join me and my fellow panellists at WTR Live: Brand Strategy Summit USA
(https://events.worldtrademarkreview.com/G9aaNQ?RefId=pansoc) from 8 – 9 October 2024 at East 1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York. This high-level conference will give you the strategic insight necessary to overcome any brand protection challenges you might face, with plenty of networking opportunities. Find out more: https://events.worldtrademarkreview.com/G9aaNQ?RefId=pansoc

08/15/2024

I am honored to announce that I have been recognized as a Best Lawyer in the 31st edition of Best Lawyers in America. For over 40 years, Best Lawyers has been esteemed by both legal professionals and the public as a premier benchmark for legal integrity and distinction in the United States. I am humbled to be recognized among such talented and experienced attorneys.