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Re:Ask HN: Under what circumstances is it acceptable to pate... by matt_the_bass on Monday May 07, 2018 @08:13PM (#17017647)
In the us you have 12 month grace period to file a parent application after public disclosure. Outside the us you do not have that grace period.

Unfortunately this means you cannot apply for any non-us patent because you’ve already disclosed it. Sorry to bear bad news.

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