Why File Patent Applications in the United States?
First, as one of the largest markets in the world, protection for inventions in the United States is highly valuable. Under 35 U.S.C. ยง 271, the holder of a United States patent has the right to exclude all other businesses or persons from making, selling, using, or importing infringing products. Second, in addition to the sheer size of the markets, the United States has a highly developed legal system in place for the enforcement of patent rights. In addition to the powerful U.S. federal court system, the holder of a United States Patent has access to remedies through the International Trade Commission, such as Section 337 investigations and exclusion orders.
