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Is a patent automatically valid worldwide

Is a patent automatically valid worldwide

No. Patents are territorial rights, meaning you must file in each country or region where you seek protection. You can use strategies like regional patents (e.g. European patent), or use international treaties like the PCT to streamline applications across multiple jurisdictions.

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