#424 – Defend your Model from Counterfeiters with Stan Ference

Be part of us on this episode as we sit down with a seasoned patent IP lawyer, who shares his information on defending Amazon sellers from counterfeiters and mental property violators.

Stan Ference, a seasoned patent IP lawyer with a captivating transition from electrical engineering, joins us to share his experience on defending e-commerce sellers, particularly these navigating the complexities of Amazon. Stan sheds mild on the often-misunderstood duty of brand name homeowners versus Amazon in policing counterfeit merchandise. Since 2018, he is witnessed vital shifts within the e-commerce panorama, revealing the evolving challenges and highlighting the urgency for sellers to take the reins in safeguarding their mental property. Interact with Stan’s private anecdotes and insights, as he uncovers important methods for these aiming to guard their manufacturers in a bustling international market.

All through the episode, we discover the nuanced intricacies of mental property rights, specializing in logos, patents, and copyrights. Stan affords a historic perspective on logos, demystifying the distinctions between design and utility patents, and their important roles in defending improvements. He gives sensible recommendation on overcoming hurdles confronted by inventors on platforms like Amazon and crowdfunding websites, the place knockoffs are rampant. From early publication requests to expedited functions, Stan emphasizes the significance of well timed filings to protect imagery and product listings from unauthorized use, guaranteeing entrepreneurs can safeguard their inventive property successfully.

Our dialogue extends into the worldwide realm of IP safety, dissecting how differing worldwide trademark guidelines can impression companies. Stan shares the distinctive challenges posed by China’s “first to file” method, alongside Amazon’s evolving trademark processes and the importance of its transparency program in combating counterfeiters. By fascinating case research and tales, Stan highlights the profound penalties of mental property disputes, from jeopardized enterprise offers to the unauthorized sale of Simpsons-themed merchandise. This episode is a crucial useful resource for Amazon sellers and digital creators striving to guard their mental property rights and safe their companies’ futures towards counterfeit threats.

In episode 424 of the AM/PM Podcast, Kevin and Stan talk about:

• 00:00 – IP Safety for Sellers on Amazon
• 04:57 – Amazon’s Accountability for Mental Property
• 10:24 – Imposing Model Rights on Amazon
• 13:37 – Mental Property Overview
• 15:09 – Mental Property Methods for Amazon Sellers
• 18:05 – Water Balloon Invention Story
• 23:41 – International Trademark Safety Overview
• 24:15 – Amazon Sellers IP Safety Methods
• 27:27 – Amazon Transparency Program and Trademark Registration
• 31:34 – Trademark Renewal Necessities and Deadlines
• 40:01 – International IP Safety and Branding Methods
• 46:30 – Defending Your Model From Knockoffs
• 57:10 – Kevin King’s Phrases of Knowledge