Is my patent valid in every country?

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I have patented my invention in Japan. Is it protected in other countries?

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Hello: Patents are national rights. A Japanese Patent protects your invention in Japan, and that is it. There are regional Patents that cover several countries like the Euroasian Patent and the GCC Patent, and the European Patent. Regards, Rafael Beltran

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