The USPTO's grace period is very generous internationally. About 16 countries have comparable rules.[1] In most of Europe, any public disclosure beforehand comp

The USPTO's grace period is very generous internationally. About 16 countries have comparable rules.[1] In most of Europe, any public disclosure beforehand completely prohibits you from getting a patent. So if you want protection outside the Americas and Eastern Asia, you should still not disclose anything before you get a patent. [1]: https://www.mewburn.com/law-practice-library/grace-periods-for-disclosure-of-an-invention-before-applying-for-a-patent https://www.mewburn.com/law-practice-library/grace-periods-f...