Patent Pending
Patent Pending is a legal status indicating that a patent application has been filed with the patent office but has not yet been granted or rejected, offering some protection against copying.
Benefits
Patent pending status deters potential infringers while awaiting patent approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does patent pending mean legally?
Patent pending indicates that a patent application has been filed but not yet granted or rejected.
What is the difference between patent pending and patent granted?
Patent pending means a patent application has been filed but not yet granted; patent granted means it has been approved.
What is the difference between patent pending and applied?
Patent pending means the application is filed but not granted; applied means the application process is initiated.
Key Takeaway
Patent Pending status deters potential infringers while awaiting approval.