How do you find the one you want? The International Trademark Association (INTA) held its annual meeting in November, bringing together 3,340 participants from 110 countries virtually, to address concerns in brand restrictions. The most extreme form of restriction,...
As Americans feast on turkey and count their blessings this year, retailers and counterfeiters are preparing for four days of the world’s largest shopping event of the year. The economic shift to online shopping created by COVID has already created more opportunities...
The Coronavirus pandemic created a surge of internet counterfeiting for which IP protection is the strongest deterrent. One lesson we can all glean from 2020 is that things can change drastically and without warning. The global pandemic has radically changed our...
Beware of Scams Preying Upon Your Fear and TrustWhen disaster strikes, consumers scramble for basic necessities, and this virus pandemic is no different. As individuals strive to keep themselves and loved ones healthy, there are individuals positioned to profit off...
As a business owner and entrepreneur, protecting your novel idea from being copied or stolen is a critical strategy. The first step is to register your intellectual property (IP). IP is what sets your company apart from the rest of the industry – it’s your idea,...
Pittsburgh, PA-based intellectual property law firm Ference & Associates announced today that a preliminary injunction was entered by the Honorable William S. Stickman IV of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania in a lawsuit...