If there is a patent in the US that describes a process of doing a certain thing. How far can the company thats holding that patent go as far as persuing legal action against someone living in Canada? I want to start this idea that I have but then I found out that its patented by a company in the US and I live in Canada thanks,
A couple of things to think about: - does the company also have a patent in Canada? Most companies file for patents all over the world. Here is the Canadian patent database: http://patents1.ic.gc.ca/intro-e.html - would you be doing business within the US? Just living in a different country doesn't mean that your US business wouldn't be vulnerable. It's complicated - look at the recent Blackberry patent litigation, for example here is an analysis and another article about the reach of US patent law in foreign countries. If I were you, I would consult an attorney who specializes in international patent law.