Patent pending definitionQuestion What does the term "patent pending" mean, and when can I use it?
Answer The term "patent pending" is used to notify others that a patent application covering the invention has been filed with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO).
Patent pending may only be used if a patent application has been filed with the USPTO. Falsely marking an article as "patent pending" is prohibited by law. 
Brain Trust contributor:
David J. Dawsey
Intellectual Property Attorney
Gallagher & Dawsey Co. LPA
www.Invention-Protection.com
www.TheTrademarkFirm.com
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