A U.S.company wishing to obtain foreign patent rights must apply to the Paris Union within one year of filing in the United States or risk a permanent loss of patent rights abroad.

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This statement is true. The Paris Union is responsible for administering the international system of patent protection and requires that applications for foreign patent rights be filed within one year of the original filing date. Failure to do so may result in a permanent loss of patent rights outside the United States.

A UScompany Wishing to Obtain Foreign Patent Rights Must Apply to to the Paris