Can TM pending for Approval protect my business?

[soggybrain]

If I filed a TM and it is waiting for be approved, will I able to use the application details to stop competitor from bidding my company name?

[eventus]

This question certainly requires that you speak with a qualified intellectual property attorney familiar with you, your business and recent case law.

[JohnRoy]

If you were first to apply they would probably back off if you notify them when they didn't spend too much yet