Patents are valid anywhere in the world and if you have a patent, you get rich.... This is a misconception that is widespread. If only that were true!

If you have invented something amazing, you can try to protect your invention. A patent protects your invention or product so that others cannot sell or copy it.

But, a patent is valid only in the countries where you have the maintenance costs pays. So global protection can get a little expensive. In other words, patents cost money. But if done right, it can be money well spent. After all, your competitors cannot sell what is protected by your patent - you have a monopoly!

This is also why it is so important to choose countries carefully. For example, the countries where the main competitors have their headquarters or production sites. However, the world is not a static place. Markets can change and so can your competitors. Therefore, regularly evaluate whether the country coverage is still in order. And also look at your competitors, because it is quite possible that they too have gone in a different direction.

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