Overview

Ference & Associates is a leading intellectual property boutique law firm that provides a full range of legal services relating to patents, trademarks and copyrights. In addition, we are national leaders in online branding and anti-counterfeiting.

Ference & Associates handles complex intellectual property portfolios and litigation for both local and global companies. Our attorneys have deep expertise in science and engineering, and prepare and prosecute patents, trademarks and copyrights across a broad array of technical areas including: computer hardware and software, chemical, electronics, life science/biotech, mechanical and electro-mechanical. Ference & Associates has a strong international practice in both patents and trademarks and has an established network of foreign associates. To date, we have done work in nearly 100 countries.

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Practice Areas:
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
1

Rankings

National

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3
National Ranking
Trademark Law

Regional

Pittsburgh

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1
Pittsburgh
Copyright Law
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1
Pittsburgh
Trademark Law
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2
Pittsburgh
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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3
Pittsburgh
Patent Law

Rankings

National

Tier
3
National Ranking
Trademark Law

Regional

Pittsburgh

Tier
1
Pittsburgh
Copyright Law
Tier
1
Pittsburgh
Trademark Law
Tier
2
Pittsburgh
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Tier
3
Pittsburgh
Patent Law

Practice Areas

Ference & Associates LLC has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 4 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Copyright Law
  • Patent Law
  • Trademark Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Ference & Associates LLC proudly has 1 lawyer recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Awards

Ference & Associates LLC is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Ference & Associates LLC has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Ference & Associates LLC continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.

Offices & Contacts

Sewickley, PA
Founding Principal Attorney
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