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Yes!
They’re typically included
in the category known as
“Process.”
What does “Patent
Pending” mean?
Yes!
They’re typically included
in the category known as
“Process.”
Patent Pending means that
the inventor has filed for a
patent on the idea. But it’s
important to know a little
more about Patent Pending
status...
What does “Patent
Pending” mean?
Yes!
They’re typically included
in the category known as
“Process.”
While the filing date of your
application gives you priority
for owning the idea, until the
Patent Office has actually
granted and issued the
patent, you can’t stop anyone
from making, using, or selling
your invention. However...
Yes!
They’re typically included
in the category known as
“Process.”
...when you see “Patent
Pending” on a product, it
means that the inventor feels
safe enough—having filed for
the patent—to get the product
out in the marketplace. And
let’s face it, you can’t make
money on an idea that just
sits there!
Yes!
They’re typically included
in the category known as
“Process.”

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What Does Patent Pending Mean?

  • 1. Yes! They’re typically included in the category known as “Process.” What does “Patent Pending” mean?
  • 2. Yes! They’re typically included in the category known as “Process.” Patent Pending means that the inventor has filed for a patent on the idea. But it’s important to know a little more about Patent Pending status... What does “Patent Pending” mean?
  • 3. Yes! They’re typically included in the category known as “Process.” While the filing date of your application gives you priority for owning the idea, until the Patent Office has actually granted and issued the patent, you can’t stop anyone from making, using, or selling your invention. However...
  • 4. Yes! They’re typically included in the category known as “Process.” ...when you see “Patent Pending” on a product, it means that the inventor feels safe enough—having filed for the patent—to get the product out in the marketplace. And let’s face it, you can’t make money on an idea that just sits there!
  • 5. Yes! They’re typically included in the category known as “Process.”