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Does the inventor have the same rights over his or her invention under a “patent pending” status?

April 26, 2017invention inventor patent pending Rights Status

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Does the inventor have the same rights over his or her invention under a “patent pending” status?

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When an invention is given a “patent pending” status it means that the invention is on file in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Protection given by a patent and ability to defend a patent do not however start until the actual grant of the patent.