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A patent usually stays pending about half a year to a year before being granted, on average. You can get more info at http://www.ipwatchdog.com/2010/01/11/courts-reluctant-to-stay-patent-litigation-pending-reexam/id=8307/

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Can I use someone else's idea if the patent for it is pending?

Yes, but as soon as the patent is granted, you can no longer use the idea.


Difference between patent and patent pending?

A patent is a grant from a patent office, such as the United States Patent Office. "Patent Pending" is a phrase that an application for a patent has been filed and is in some stage in the process of obtaining a patent. Thus, a patent can be presently enforced while a patent that is merely pending is unenforceable but can mature into a patent that can be enforced. Once the pending patent matures, the patent owner can sue for back damages or reasonable royalties starting from the filing date of the patent.


What does "patent pending" mean in relation to Domino's products or services?

"Patent pending" means that Domino's has applied for a patent for a new product or service, but the patent has not yet been granted by the government. This indicates that Domino's is seeking legal protection for their innovation.


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Patent Pending - album - was created on 2006-09-11.


How do you indicate Patent pending?

Simply add the text "Patent Pending" to the product or service which is a pending patent covers. Optionally, include the pending application number at the corresponding patent office. In the USPTO, the application number is formatted like this xx/xxx,xxx.


How many years is a patent valid?

A "pending patent" does not exist. A patent application which is pending at the patent office is typically referred to as "patent pending", but has not yet matured into an enforceable right. A patent application can, in theory, be pending indefinitely as long as you are willing to pay to keep it alive (via Requests for Continued Examination or via continuation applications, and so forth).


What did pat pend invent?

"Pat Pend" refers to a patent pending status, indicating that a patent application has been filed but not yet granted. It does not refer to a specific invention.


What is a patent pending or patent number notice?

Patent pending is a warning that a patent application has been filed. It is completely worthless until and unless a patent is actually issued for that invention. Patent number notice means a patent with that number was issued for the invention that is implemented in the product labeled with that number.


Where do you purchase patent pending stickers?

There are hundreds of places to buy "patent pending" decals and stickers. Run a search for them using a search engine.


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Your Mossberg was made prior to 1968, and will not have a serial number unless made for the US Military. SNs were not required by law on rifle and shotguns until 1968. Patent Pending means that a patent has been applied for- but not yet granted- on some mechanism in that rifle.


When can you sell patent pending merchandise?

You can sell it at any time. However a marking of "patent pending" is only a warning (and maybe a deterrent to particularly risk averse would-be infringers) and does not provide any enforcement value. Once your pending patent issues, you can begin to enforce your patent rights if desired.


Which date is printed on a patent?

The date the patent was granted.