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by jacques_chester 4709 days ago
The 1-year grace period is there specifically so researchers can publish and patent. What counts are the publication and filing dates. File within the year and you will be in a position to earn protection.

However, the 1-year grace period isn't available everywhere. The USA has it, for instance, but the EU doesn't.

IANAL, TINLA.