Inventors seeking to expand their patent protection to other countries must file appropriate patent applications in each country in which protection is desired.

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This is true. Patents are territorial rights, which means that they only provide protection in the country or region where they are granted. In order to obtain patent protection in multiple countries, inventors must file separate patent applications in each country of interest.

Inventors Seeking to Expand Their Patent Protection to Other Countries