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Originally Posted by Daox
Patents need to be applied for in individual countries. If he didn't apply for one in Japan, I don't see much of a grounds for legal action. Of course, if he did, then it is only fair that they buy him out, or redesign.
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International PICT would have been close to 200k and then you might not get a patent if it was not considered novelty.
Large monetary gamble.
I believe the protection from a US patent applies in the US. They can't bring the vehicle to the US if they have not been licensed by the US patent holder.
Once patented in an individual country it may not be possible to patent it in other countries. USPTO issues you a license for International filing when your application is accepted.
regards
Mech