Where to put your patents/ patent pending info in software? And should you really do it?

1. Where do you put patent pending?
2. Can you put patent pending on anything?
3. Do you have to say patent pending?
4. Are pending patents searchable?

Where do you put patent pending?

You should place your patent pending notice in a place that will stand out. It should be visible on the product, product packaging, your website, and any marketing material. You can then convert this phrasing to your patent number once it is issued.

Can you put patent pending on anything?

The “patent pending” marking can be used on any product containing an invention for which a patent application has been filed. Provisional patent applications are pending patent application for purposes of marking and for using the “patent pending” label.

Do you have to say patent pending?

During the period when it is active at the patent office—which is typically at least 18 months but may be four or more years—you should label your product with Patent Pending. After the patent application goes abandoned, you need to remove Patent Pending from your product.

Are pending patents searchable?

The Patent Application Information Retrieval (PAIR) system provides USPTO customers a safe, simple, and secure way to retrieve and download information regarding patent application status. Private PAIR provides secure real-time access to pending application status and history using a registered USPTO.gov account.