Q: does this patent apply globally? are there any exceptions?
A:
Your question did not provide the specific patent number but I can answer anyways. There is not a global patent. Patents are issues by a country (or in rare instances a region) and only apply to actions in that location.
A United States Patent Applies to the United States.
A United States Patent applies to actions in the United States. So making a product in China and importing to the US would be covered. Also making a product in the US and exporting to Canada would be covered.
However, a product made in China could be sold into Canada as long as it does not pass through the US on the way to Canada.
I hope that this helps.
Kevin E Flynn
A:
Patents are very country specific.
You need to plan and budget appropriately.
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