Patent rights granted to an individual in the United States extend only within the borders of the United States; they have no effect in any foreign country.

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Patent rights are territorial, meaning that a patent granted in the United States provides rights only within the United States and its territories and possessions. To obtain patent protection in another country, an inventor must apply for a patent in that specific country.

Patent Rights Granted to an Individual in the United States