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U.S. patent geographic limits

Question
Does a U.S. patent protect an invention internationally? 
Answer
Rights granted by a U.S. patent are effective only in the territories of the United States. 
Brain Trust contributor: David J. Dawsey Intellectual Property Attorney Gallagher & Dawsey Co. LPA www.Invention-Protection.com www.TheTrademarkFirm.com
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