What Does "Patent Pending" Mean? Rights, Rules and Benefits
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"Patent Pending" means that a patent application has been filed with the USPTO and has not yet been granted or abandoned.
When you can use it
Only after you have filed a provisional or non-provisional application. Using it falsely is illegal and can lead to fines.
What protection it gives
You cannot sue for infringement until the patent issues, but the label deters copycats and shows investors you are serious.
How long it lasts
A provisional gives 12 months of Patent Pending. Filing a non-provisional extends it until the patent is granted or rejected.
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