The use of the term "patent pending" or "patent applied for" is permitted so long as a patent application has actually been filed and is pending, i.e., has not been issued as a patent or become abandoned.

2022年12月31日 · What Is Patent Pending? The phrase patent pending is marked on a product as a notice that its inventor has begun the process of applying for exclusive rights to use, sell, or license the...

2022年9月19日 · "Patent pending" or "patent applied for" is a label that offers some legal protection after you have filed a patent application until it is issued or abandoned.

2023年4月18日 · Patent Center is available to all users to check application status, electronically file and manage patent applications in a single unified interface. Visit the Patent Center Info Page for more information.

2023年3月14日 · The phrase patent pending gets used a lot, but what does it mean? Find out what it means to be pending a patent, how you are still protected while the patent is pending, and why pending patents are helpful.

2020年10月30日 · Patent pending status starts when you file an application and ends when you abandon a patent application or receive approval of your patent. It can last between one and five years, depending on the complexity of the invention, what type of patent you applied for, and the backlog at the USPTO.

The phrase patent pending, also known as patent applied for, should not be used unless the inventor has actually filed the patent application. There is a penalty for a false marking of patent pending: See 35 U.S.C. § 292 .

It also allows the term "Patent Pending" to be applied in connection with the description of the invention. A provisional application for patent has a pendency lasting 12 months from the date the provisional application is filed. The 12-month pendency period cannot be extended.

2024年9月13日 · Patent pending is a legal designation that indicates an inventor has filed a patent application with the USPTO. This status applies to both utility and design patents. While the patent is pending, the invention does not yet have full protection.

2023年5月12日 · “Patent pending” means what it plainly states: your patent application is pending with the USPTO. To get your patent to a patent pending status, you must first ensure that your invention is novel.