What is the difference between a U.S. patent and a foreign patent?

A U.S. patent is a patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that gives an inventor exclusive rights to produce and market their invention within the United States. A foreign patent is a patent granted by a foreign country that gives the inventor exclusive rights to produce and market their invention within that foreign country. The process for obtaining a U.S. patent is different than for obtaining a foreign patent. To apply for a U.S. patent, an inventor must submit an application and fee to the USPTO. The USPTO then reviews the application and determines whether the invention meets the requirements for a patent. If the invention qualifies, the USPTO grants the inventor a patent. For a foreign patent, the inventor must apply through the patent office in the specific foreign country where they would like a patent. Most foreign countries have their own patent laws, and therefore the application requirements, fees, and review process may vary. In addition, the rights granted by a foreign patent are limited to that country. In Nevada, inventors must follow the same process as for a U.S. patent if they would like to obtain a patent in the United States. However, if they would like to obtain patent rights in a foreign country, they must apply for a foreign patent separately.

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