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A patent pending badge is a logo you can display on your website, packaging or marketing once a patent application has been officially filed. It signals to customers, investors and competitors that protection is underway. Lightbringer clients can download their badge in light and dark versions, plus matching social graphics, free to use once their application is on file.
- Under 35 U.S.C. § 292, falsely marking a product "patent pending" when no application has been filed, or when it is no longer pending, carries a fine of up to $500 per offence. (Source: 35 U.S.C. § 292)
- Since the America Invents Act (2011), only the US government can sue for that civil penalty directly; a competitor who suffers a competitive injury from false marking can still bring a separate private action for damages. (Source: 35 U.S.C. § 292(b))
- A patent pending badge is a signal, not a legal filing — it reflects that an application is on record with a patent office, not that any claims have been granted.
- Lightbringer clients can display the badge once their application is officially filed, and should update or remove it once the patent is granted or the application lapses. (Internal policy — not independently sourced.)
What a patent pending badge shows
A patent pending badge tells anyone looking at your product, packaging or website that a patent application has been filed and is under review. It is not a legal document and does not grant any rights on its own, but it is a recognised signal that protection is in progress.
Where to display it
Add the badge to your product page or packaging, your website footer or homepage, investor decks, grant and RFP submissions, and social or press announcements. Use the file provided as is, without changing its colours, proportions or cropping.
Keeping it accurate
Under US law, marking something "patent pending" when no application has been filed, or after it is no longer pending, can carry a fine of up to $500 per offence under the false marking statute. Update or remove the badge once your patent is granted or your application is abandoned — Lightbringer will notify you when either happens.
Getting your badge
Download the full set of assets below. If you need a different size, format or a version for a specific channel, contact your Lightbringer team directly.
Frequently asked questions
Once you've filed your patent application, you're entitled to use "Patent pending" in your marketing, on your website, and on your product. It signals that a formal application is on file with the patent office, even though the patent hasn't been granted yet.
It's a strong trust and credibility signal. It shows customers, partners, and investors that you're building something original and that you're taking active steps to protect it. It can also deter competitors from copying your product, and it's often a detail investors specifically look for during due diligence.
As soon as your application is officially filed, you're free to use the "Patent pending" badge and the other assets on this page.
Common placements include your website footer, product page, email signatures, and pitch decks. It's meant to be visible wherever you're already showcasing your product.
The templates are designed to be used as provided. That said, you're welcome to adapt the wording in the social media examples to match your own voice, as long as the badge and core messaging stay intact.
Let us know, and we'll update your assets accordingly. If your patent is granted, we'll provide an updated badge, and we'll let you know if your filing status changes in a way that affects what you can claim.
Reach out to your Lightbringer contact and we're happy to help with additional formats or custom requests.
Not until the patent is officially granted. Calling a pending application as "Patented" can be misleading and, in some jurisdictions, carries legal risk. Stick to "Patent pending" until we confirm your patent has been granted.
"Patent pending" only applies in the countries where you've actually filed. If you've only filed in one jurisdiction, you can't claim patent pending status for markets where no application is on file. Check with your Lightbringer contact if you're expanding into new markets and want to understand your options.
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