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Earlier this week, the Vermont legislature passed a bill, entitled H.299, that attempts to place barriers in front of entities looking to extort money from businesses based on bad faith assertions of patent infringement (e.g., some patent trolls). Justin McCabe explains the immediate effects and benefits of this bill on the Green Mountain IP blog.
SRH Law attorney Eileen Elliott published an article, Navigating the health exchange for small businesses, in the Creative Corner in the Burlington Free Press. In her article, Eileen describes the upcoming health exchange, Vermont Health Connect, and how the changes will affect small businesses.
Eileen also spoke with the Associated Press about the health care changes in Vermont. The article, Businesses may get sticker shock on health care, describes the national implications of the Affordable Care Act on small businesses.
In addition, Eileen was a guest on WDEV’s The Mark Johnson Show, where she answered questions about Vermont’s Health Exchange. Listen to the recording here.
SRH Law helps health-care providers, including nonprofit institutions and organizations, corporate entities, and private practitioners, understand and navigate the complex and rapidly evolving area of state and federal health-care law. The full description of the firm’s health care practice can be found on the SRH Law site.
Downtown Burlington law firm is seeking a person to fill the position of administrative assistant/paralegal. This person will learn to be adept at independent management of legal filings, and must be proficient in all office procedures. Responsibilities will also include research/writing support to attorneys, preparation and organization of real estate closing documents, and database management. Very strong editing/proofing and computer skills are essential. This person will take the lead in implementation and utilization of online document management system, so prior experience with similar systems is helpful but not essential. We offer an excellent work environment, as well as competitive benefits and salary. Interested parties please e-mail cover letter and resume to: kmcclennan@srhlaw.com
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The American Chemical Society in Vermont
Hosted By the Norwich University Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Seminar Announcement:
A Brave New World: Understanding Patent Law and Avoiding Pitfalls as an Entrepreneur and Researcher
Justin McCabe, Esq.
SRH Law
The complexity of the U.S. patent system presents challenges for all innovators, and with the advent of the America Invents Act last year, the rules governing patents have only become more complex. Entrepreneurs and researchers need to have an understanding of the basics of patent law and need to pay special attention to their pre-application filing activities. This presentation will cover the nuts and bolts of obtaining a patent and the potential consequences to certain activities that were previously thought to be “safe” pre-patent filing activities.
Justin McCabe is an intellectual property attorney for the firm SRH Law with a background in chemical engineering. He currently lives in Montpelier with his wife and two kids and a dog that’s not very bright, but is friendly enough.
The Public is Welcome
Details:
Wednesday
May 1, 2013
6:30 p.m.
Norwich
University
Northfield, VT
Engineering Math Science Complex
Room Cabot 085
For additional information including directions and parking, contact:
Richard Milius
Department of Chemistry
Norwich University
158 Harmon Drive
Northfield, VT 05663-1035
802-485-2228
Rmilius@norwich.edu
Adam Bluestein from Inc.com interviewed SRH Law partner Eileen Elliott on April 2nd about the Affordable Care Act.
The article, “What Will Obamacare Do To Your Insurance Premiums,” focused on how Vermont’s proposed rates for the insurance exchange will affect small businesses and theorized what this will mean for other states.
Of course, Vermont isn’t exactly like the rest of America (Bernie Sanders, anyone?). It has a history of progressive healthcare policy. Community rating, which prohibits insurers from varying rates based on health status, went into the effect in the state in the mid-90s, and insurers already have been required to meet most of the ACA’s other requirements. Inc.com.
Find a description of the firm’s healthcare practice on the SRH Law website.
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SRH Law attorney Justin McCabe discussed new patent law changes, that took effect March 16th, with boston.com. In the article, he explains the primary changes between the old and new laws and how the changes will impact inventors. He details how the average inventor will now take significant risks in waiting to file an application because another inventor may file first.
See the article How do new patent laws impact investors? at boston.com.
Justin blogs about patents and other intellectual property on the Green Mountain IP blog.
The U.S. patent system is undergoing substantial change on March 16 when the new laws redefining ‘prior art’ take effect, lowering the probability that the developer of an invention will be able to patent it. This has particular implications for Vermont’s patent ratings, since the ranking is determined on a per capita basis. SRH Law’ Justin McCabe, an attorney specializing in trademark and patent law, lays out the implications of the new definitions, the benefits of filing a patent application before and after the March 16 deadline, and the implications of the USPTO’s new guidelines for Vermont innovators.
Click here to read the full article.
When starting a new business, there are important intellectual property documents that one should have prepared. For example, when hiring a vendor to create a website, an invention assignment will assign the right, title, and interest to inventions, or other creative works, to your company.
SRH Law attorney, Justin McCabe explains the importance of invention assignments, as well as non-disclosure agreements and employee/independent contractor agreements, on the Green Mountain IP blog.
If you have an invention that may warrant patent protection, consider filing an application before March 16, 2013. Why? The implementation of the America Invents Act on March 16, 2013 marks the shift of the U.S. Patent system from first-to-invent to first-inventor-to-file. For some, this may represent an advantage to be had in filing for a patent before the March 16 deadline. Justin McCabe of SRH Law explains in greater detail here.
Consumers are increasingly looking for Green products in today’s marketplace, but how can marketers highlight the environmental performance of their product while adhering to the recently-released Federal Trade Commission Green Guides?
SRH Law partner Brian Dunkiel’s article about how to ensure that green marketing strategies are both effective and legal is featured in today’s Burlington Free Press. Read it at:
http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012312130009&nclick_check=1
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