Pennsylvania

Firm overview

Stanley Ference is the founder and Managing Partner of Ference & Associates. Knowing he would be a lawyer since childhood, Stanley’s education in engineering opened the doors to not only creating new technology, but, as a lawyer, protecting it for inventors. A thirst for curiosity, life-long love of learning, and deep relationships across industries propelled his practice.

Having worked in New York law firms, Stanley brought his practice to Pittsburgh, now a tech hub in the eastern U.S. He works with large global companies throughout the world, providing strategic advice on large, IP portfolios. He is a pioneer in litigation for online brand protection against counterfeit sellers and has secured hundreds of millions of dollars in judgments in this novel type of litigation in just the last two years.

A seasoned practitioner with eyes to the future, Stanley’s goal is to continue to fuel innovation for global companies through thoughtful advice, challenging clients to new levels and protecting their assets. At the same time, the team at Ference & Associates continues to work together to achieve that goal while finding innovation solutions to protect ideas and grow businesses in the ever-evolving world of online business.

Network Memberships:

• International Trademark Association
• American Intellectual Property Law Association
• Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Pittsburgh Intellectual Property Law Association
• Allegheny County Bar Association

Firm overview

From our offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, we work with clients ranging from established, global Fortune 100 companies to enterprising startups.

Our team of more than 2,200 lawyers and legal professionals provides comprehensive corporate, transactional, litigation, and regulatory services in major industries, including energy, financial services, healthcare, life sciences, retail and ecommerce, sports, technology, and transportation. We focus on both immediate and long-term goals with our clients, helping them address and anticipate challenges across vast and rapidly changing landscapes.

We approach every representation with an equal commitment to first understanding, and then efficiently and effectively advancing, the interests of our clients and arriving at the best results. If a client has a question, we’ll immediately find the person in our global network with the answer. If there’s a shift in the legal landscape, we’re on top of it, and our clients will be too.

Founded in 1873, we stand on the shoulders of more than 150 years of achievement, but we never rest on our reputation.