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.
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