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Patent Infringement In Another Country In Alameda
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Novelty: One of the essential requirements for filing a patent in another country is that the invention must be novel, meaning it must be new and not previously disclosed. This requirement is necessary to prevent someone from filing a patent for something that already exists.
Patents are enforceable only in the countries where they are issued. If you want protection in more than one country, you can file an international patent application under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) designating the countries where you want patent protection.
The PCT makes it possible to seek patent protection for an invention simultaneously in a large number of countries by filing a single "international" patent application instead of filing several separate national or regional patent applications.
A U.S. patent holder can block importation and sale of an infringing machine, manufacture or composition of matter in the U.S. and can sue for damages. Suit can be brought against foreign companies in U.S. federal court, so long as the patent holder can serve the infringer.
Submit the application to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) or a national patent office. Your invention is then provisionally protected in all contracting states of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). The WIPO carries out a search on the state of the art (also known as the prior art).
Since the rights granted by a U.S. patent extend only throughout U.S. territory and have no effect in a foreign country, inventors wishing patent protection in other countries must apply for a patent in each of the other countries or in regional patent offices, such as the European Patent Office (EPO).
By filing one patent application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), U.S. applicants can concurrently seek protection in up to 143 countries. Learn more about filing an international patent application under the PCT.
This probably will require hiring a patent attorney. You should make sure to find an attorney who has handled patent infringement cases previously and who is familiar with your industry. Your attorney will file a formal complaint in federal court, explaining how the defendant has infringed on your patent.