Below you will find a glossary of the different status types which exist with EC+ broken down by case type.
Status (Patents/Designs)
Submission: This status indicates that this case is intended to be submitted as a patent application. It signifies the initial stage of the patent application process, where the application is formally lodged for preparation to be filed (no longer just an invention disclosure).
Approved for Filing: This status indicates that the patent application has been reviewed and deemed acceptable for filing. It signifies that the application meets the formal requirements for submission and can proceed to the next stage of the application process.
Pending: This status indicates that the patent application is currently under review by the patent office. It signifies that the application is awaiting examination and a decision on its patentability.
Granted: This status indicates that the patent application has been successfully examined and approved by the patent office. It signifies that the patent rights have been officially granted, providing legal protection for the invention described in the application.
Abandoned: This status indicates that the patent application has been abandoned by the applicant or rejected by the patent office. It signifies that the application will not proceed further in the patent application process and will not result in the granting of patent rights.
Expired: This status indicates that the patent rights associated with a granted patent have reached the end of their term and are no longer in effect. It signifies that the patent has reached its expiration date and is no longer enforceable.
Lapsed: This status indicates that the patent rights associated with a granted patent have lapsed due to failure to pay maintenance fees or comply with other obligations. It signifies that the patent is no longer in force and has lost its legal protection.
Revoked: This status indicates that the patent rights associated with a granted patent have been revoked by the patent office or invalidated by a court decision. It signifies that the patent is no longer valid and has been declared null and void.
Status (Trademarks)
Open: This status typically indicates that a trademark application has been submitted to the relevant trademark office but has not yet undergone substantive examination. It signifies that the application is active and awaiting further processing.
Pending: This status indicates that the trademark application is currently under review by the trademark office. It signifies that the application is awaiting examination and a decision on its registrability.
Published: This status indicates that the trademark application has been examined and approved for publication by the trademark office. It signifies that the application has met the initial requirements for registration and is scheduled to be published in the official trademark gazette for opposition by third parties.
Registered: This status indicates that the trademark application has successfully completed the registration process and has been granted trademark rights by the trademark office. It signifies that the trademark is officially registered and enjoys legal protection.
Abandoned: This status indicates that the trademark application has been abandoned by the applicant or rejected by the trademark office. It signifies that the application will not proceed further in the registration process and will not result in the granting of trademark rights.
Refused: This status indicates that the trademark application has been refused registration by the trademark office. It signifies that the application has been denied based on grounds such as lack of distinctiveness, similarity to existing trademarks, or failure to comply with legal requirements.
Transferred: This status indicates that ownership or rights to the trademark have been transferred from one party to another. It signifies that the trademark has been assigned or sold to a new owner, either voluntarily or as part of a legal transaction.
Closed: This status typically indicates the final disposition of a trademark application or registration. It may indicate that the application process has been completed, or that the trademark registration has been canceled or expired.