What is another word for patent pending?
Pronunciation: [pˈe͡ɪtənt pˈɛndɪŋ] (IPA) 
When an inventor comes up with an idea, one of the first things they do is file for a patent. However, while the patent application is being processed, they need to protect their idea, and that's where "patent pending" comes in. It signifies that the invention is undergoing the patent process, and it's a warning to competitors not to use or imitate the product. There are other synonyms that could be used to convey the same message, including "patent applied for," "patent requested," "patent in process," and "patent in progress." These phrases are also used to caution competitors from stealing ideas and products that are in the patent process.
