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The Guide to Understanding Why You Were Charged By “PATENT PENDING” and What To Do About It (patentpendingnyc.com)

Bella Khan, Subscription Cancellation Expert

Published February 1, 2026

Last updated February 1, 2026

1 min read

What is "PATENT PENDING"?

Patent Pending NYC helps businesses get their ideas protected with patents and offers subscription services for ongoing support. They manage all the paperwork and updates you need, so entrepreneurs can focus on their ideas. If you're seeing a charge from them, it’s likely for a subscription that ensures you stay covered and informed about your patent process.

PATENT: A legal right that gives the inventor exclusive control over their invention for a certain period of time.
PENDING: Indicates that the process of getting the patent approved is still ongoing and hasn't been finalized yet.

Verify With Receipt

The best way to tell if this charge is fraudulent is to find the receipt. You may have an electronic copy of the receipt, which Chargeback can help you find by searching your email accounts.

Chargeback helps you identify unwanted subscriptions and charges, and help you fight them to get your money back.

Why do people get charges like this from patent pending?

Subscription Fees: Some users may sign up for a subscription service that automatically renews, leading to recurring charges.
Initial Setup Costs: Customers often pay a one-time fee for the initial setup or consultation regarding patent services.
Additional Services: Charges may arise from purchasing additional services, such as expedited filing or legal consultations.
Membership Fees: Certain plans may involve membership programs that require payment for access to exclusive resources or benefits.
Document Filing Fees: Fees could apply for filing specific documents or requests with patent authorities.
Drafting Services: Users who utilize professional services for drafting patent applications may incur charges for those services.
No-Cancellation Policies: Some users report difficulty canceling services, leading to unwanted charges after the trial period.
Misunderstood Terms: Customers may misunderstand the terms of service, leading to unintentional purchases and charges.

If I see this charge, what should I do?

If you see this charge and aren’t expecting it, you have various options.

First, try to contact the patentpendingnyc.com via one of the support methods we listed below and inquire about the charge. See if they will refund it and cancel any associated subscriptions you might have.

If the patentpendingnyc.com refused to issue a refund or you cannot get in touch with the company, call your bank or financial institution and open a credit card dispute. Record screenshot evidence from your prior conversations with patentpendingnyc.com, and use that to open your credit card dispute. Tell your bank or credit card issuer that you do not recognize the charge and do not recall signing up for the service.

If this sounds like too much of a hassle, you can have Chargeback do it for you.

patent pending Customer Service Info

If you need assistance, here's how you can get in touch with patent pending's support team.

Phone

The phone is not available.

support@patentpendingnyc.com

Site

https://patentpendingnyc.com/contact/

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What other ways do charges from patent pending show up?

PATENTPENDINGNYC PATENT PENDING NYC PAT PENDING NY PEND PATENT NYC PATENT-PENDING-NYC PPENDNYC PENDNG-PATNYC PENDING.PATENTNYC PTNT-PND-NYC PATENT.DDA.NYC PP-NYC-DDA-PUR PTNT-PUR-POS-NYC PP-NYC-STORE PATENTNYCPURCHASE PENDINGPAT-NYC

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