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foriegn patents
Posted by . updated on 11/24/2006
Dear Sirs: If a patent is issued in Italy for a specific scientific test/application, does that patent apply in the US? A scientist in Italy says he has patented a technique to determine the age of wood in art objects (frames, wood scultures etc.) using a spectroscopic analysis. If I was able to recreate his experiments and develop and comparable method, then use it in my business would zi be infringing on his patent?
Answers (2)
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Jack Bo...
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No, an Italian patent would not be enforceable in the US, only a US patent issued by the USPTO
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PATRICK...
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It depends. If it only is patented in Italy then it does not apply to use in the USA. However, most manufacturers will file applications in most major jurisdictions to get complete coverage. I cannot be more specific, however,since I don't know the specifics of your situation.
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