Trademark Pending means that the trademark application process is waiting for official approval, which means that the trademark applicant has submitted a trademark registration application to the trademark management authority, but the trademark has not yet been approved, so Pending status. In this state, the trademark owner only has the rights of the trademark applicant. The right to use the trademark has not yet been generated, and the trademark cannot be used to authorize others to use it. The pending trademark still needs to pass the review process of the Trademark Office before it can finally be registered and become a legal trademark.
How should the applicant’s rights and interests be protected while the trademark is pending review?
Trademarks that are pending review will face many risks, such as trademark plagiarism and fraudulent use. In order to protect the legitimate rights and interests of applicants, it is recommended that applicants follow up on the status of trademark applications in a timely manner and understand the progress of the review. At the same time, the applicant can apply for trademark withdrawal or provide proof of the trademark owner during the review process. When other companies or individuals misappropriate or commit infringement, you should also contact professional lawyers in a timely manner and file a lawsuit or other legal means to protect your rights and interests.
What should you pay attention to when a trademark is pending review?
While the trademark is pending review, applicants need to pay attention to various details at all times. For example, applicants need to pay the trademark application fee within the specified period and accurately fill in the trademark information and category. When submitting an application, the trademark graphics (glyphs or images), name, color, etc. need to be carefully reviewed and verified. At the same time, during the trademark registration application process, applicants should also strictly abide by the provisions of the Trademark Law to avoid problems such as trademarks being too similar and easily misleading consumers. Otherwise, trademark approval may be rejected or more disputes may arise.