Re: International patenting
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Posted by M. Arthur Auslander on February 09, 2001 at 07:17:38:
In Reply to: International patenting posted by Chris Dancer on February 09, 2001 at 05:19:12:
: I'd like to know:
: Suppose I patent an invention in one country (say, the UK), but not in another country (say, the USA). What then is the status of my invention in the USA? Is it regarded as public domain, and therefore unpatentable? Could someone else simply copy it and file it as their own invention? Could I legally file it at some future date in the US? : Chris Dear Chris,
There is a treaty priority in most counties for a year. After that it Good Bye Charlie! Others copy yes, legitimate filing no, not even you the way I understand the law. M. Arthur Auslander
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