patent pending

Can you infringe a patent application?

Can you infringe a pending patent application? You cannot infringe a patent application. Only issued patents can be infringed. Is this fair? It depends. For…

China Manufacturer Claims No Patents: Should you sell their products?

Why would foreign manufacturers promise that no patents cover their products? It is always wise to recognize the biases and incentives of a potential business…

What does patent pending mean? Can you share your idea?

Should I share my idea before applying for a patent? It’s almost never to your benefit to disclose your concept before filing a patent application. By…

What are your patent pending rights?

What rights do you have while patent pending? Can a patent filer can stop copycats and would-be infringers while their patent application is pending? The…

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