### Question
How is the term State defined?


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *35 U.S.C. § 287* as the following:

> any state [1](#287_1_target) or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

#### Citation:
  - *35 U.S.C. § 287*
  - Heading: **PART III-PATENTS AND PROTECTION OF PATENT RIGHTS > CHAPTER 29-REMEDIES FOR INFRINGEMENT OF PATENT, AND OTHER ACTIONS**

