The words "patent pending" are placed on a prospective patent when the patent application is ________.
A) assigned a patent number and its validity is verified
B) approved and the patent is granted
C) filed but the patent has not yet been issued
D) rejected and the patent is denied

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The words "patent pending" are used on a prospective patent when the patent application is filed but the patent has not yet been issued. This indicates that the application is pending and is under review by the patent office. Once the patent is granted, the patent number is assigned and the patent is no longer considered pending. Therefore, options A and B are incorrect. Option D is also incorrect as the patent is not granted in this case.

The Words "Patent Pending" Are Placed on a Prospective Patent