Sorry, I'm sure I misrepresent the mechanics of how liberally issuing patents is supposed to be a protectionist policy, but it was clear to me that was the gui

Sorry, I'm sure I misrepresent the mechanics of how liberally issuing patents is supposed to be a protectionist policy, but it was clear to me that was the guiding principle. I do understand you have to file in multiple domains. But it does at least protect for Chinese (for example) products being sold in the U.S. I can't provide reference since my post was based on what I was told by a patent attorney. I had reason to believe this guy knew what he was talking about as he is very well known/respected in his field. His description, close to 10 years ago, is far better than I can conjure up on this thread.