#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 an enchanting 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 name homeowners versus Amazon in policing counterfeit merchandise. Since 2018, he is witnessed important 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. Have interaction with Stan’s private anecdotes and insights, as he uncovers vital methods for these aiming to guard their manufacturers in a bustling world market.

All through the episode, we discover the nuanced intricacies of mental property rights, specializing in emblems, patents, and copyrights. Stan provides a historic perspective on emblems, demystifying the distinctions between design and utility patents, and their important roles in defending improvements. He offers 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 purposes, Stan emphasizes the significance of well timed filings to defend imagery and product listings from unauthorized use, making certain 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” strategy, alongside Amazon’s evolving trademark processes and the importance of its transparency program in combating counterfeiters. By means of 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 an important useful resource for Amazon sellers and digital creators striving to guard their mental property rights and safe their companies’ futures in opposition to counterfeit threats.

In episode 424 of the AM/PM Podcast, Kevin and Stan focus on:

• 00:00 – IP Safety for Sellers on Amazon
• 04:57 – Amazon’s Accountability for Mental Property
• 10:24 – Implementing 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 – World 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 – World IP Safety and Branding Methods
• 46:30 – Defending Your Model From Knockoffs
• 57:10 – Kevin King’s Phrases of Knowledge