For example , if a patent is granted in the United States , then anyone in the United States is prohibited from making , using , selling or importing the patented item .
People in other countries may be free to exploit the patented invention in their country .
For example , if a patent is granted in the United States , then anyone in the United States is prohibited from making , using , selling or importing the patented item , while people in other countries may be free to exploit the patented invention in their country .