Courtney Kennedy has just secured a new U.S.patent for her company.Research has shown that the product has appeal in four other countries.To be properly protected in foreign markets,Courtney must:
A)do nothing;her U.S.patent will protect her rights outside the U.S.
B)apply for an international patent which will protect her anywhere in the world
C)apply for a patent in every country in which the product will be sold
D)apply for a patent in only one foreign country;her rights will then be protected in the other three countries

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Patents are territorial, meaning that a U.S. patent only provides protection within the United States. To protect her invention in other countries, Courtney must apply for a patent in each country where she wants protection. There is no single international patent that protects an invention worldwide; each country has its own patent laws and requires a separate application.

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