What is the point in getting a patent in only your country?

[Empsy1989]

If you were going to release a product shouldn't you really be getting patents for as many countries as possible, particularly countries like china that are more likely to steal your IP? I know it would stupidly expensive to file that many patents but wouldn't that be the only way to protect your product in this global market?

[fridmanterry]

Patenting in every country isn't feasible for most businesses, but with a well-thought-out strategy, you can still protect your IP in key markets and manage costs effectively.