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More than a school: How rural districts are saving their towns
Opinion By: Paul S. Haughey Date: April 14, 2026 Share post: Facebook Linkedin Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp In the evolving landscape of American education, rural public schools have moved from the “fringes” of policy debate to a central role as vital community anchors. Educating nearly 10 million students—roughly one in five public school students in the United States—these institutions are more than just places of learning; they are the social and economic pulse of their regions.
Knox Trail Middle School Quarter 2 Honor Roll
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How to embrace AI while safeguarding equity and ethics
Opinion By: Paul S. Haughey Date: February 4, 2026 Share post: Facebook Linkedin Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Artificial intelligence is reshaping the educational landscape. Here’s how school leaders can embrace innovation while safeguarding equity and ethics. Leading transformation responsibly AI is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s a present-day force driving change in elementary and secondary education.
Harnessing the power of AI: Opportunities and ethical considerations
Opinion By: Paul S. Haughey Date: July 21, 2025 Share post: Facebook Linkedin Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Artificial Intelligence holds immense potential to revolutionize teaching and learning by enabling personalized instruction, automating administrative tasks, fostering critical thinking and expanding access to education.
How to lead through uncertainty: Essential skills for superintendents
Opinion By: Paul S. Haughey Date: June 16, 2025 Share post: Facebook Linkedin Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Guiding a school district through unpredictable challenges requires more than administrative expertise—it demands essential skills for superintendents: visionary leadership, adaptability and a steadfast commitment to the well-being of the entire learning community. Superintendents need to communicate effectively, think strategically and remain resilient in the face of constant change.
4 ways rural school districts can better promote themselves
Opinion By: Paul S. Haughey Date: April 18, 2025 Share post: Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Small, rural school districts can promote themselves to the public by showcasing their unique strengths, fostering community engagement and actively communicating their efforts to improve student outcomes. This can be achieved by building a culture of collaboration and communication within the school community, highlighting successes and initiatives, and actively seeking stakeholder feedback.
Prouty senior Morgan Kates honored with Worcester County Superintendents’ Scholar Award
SPENCER/EAST BROOKFIELD — David Prouty High School senior Morgan Kates was among more than 75 high-achieving students recognized at the annual Worcester County Superintendents’ Association Scholars’ Luncheon, held Thursday, March 27 at the Hogan Center at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester. Kates, who serves as DPHS class of 2025 president and vice president of the Student Council, was selected as the 2025 Scholar Award recipient for the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District.
David Prouty High School receives DESE approval for Chapter 74 environmental science and technology program
SPENCER, MA – The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) approved David Prouty High School’s Chapter 74 application for Environmental Science and Technology. This approval increases the value of the certificates students will earn in their fields. A Chapter 74 Certificate assures both colleges and employers that the student has classroom and hands-on experience that meets the most rigorous standards in the nation.
2023 Year-end Superintendent’s Report
Good Afternoon Everyone, I hope this Superintendent Update for June 2023 finds you and yours well. Despite a couple of hot days recently, everyone has managed take part or plan to take part in field days, field trips, outdoor learning and end-of-year concerts and graduations in our Districtwide Preschool, Wire Village School (Grade 4), East Brookfield Elementary (Grade 6), Knox Trail Middle School (Grade 8), and High School….
Director Vidal Orders Rehearing on Adverse Judgment | JD Supra
January 6, 2023 To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: Director Vidal issued a new precedential decision yesterday, reversing an adverse judgement order against the patent owner Zipit Wireless, Inc. in Apple v. Zipit Wireless, IPR2021-01124, Paper 14 (PTAB Dec. 21, 2022). In the relevant underlying IPRs, patent owner Zipit failed to file a patent owner response after the Board had instituted trial.
Extension of the PTAB Motion To Amend Pilot Program | JD Supra
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced on Oct. 4, 2022, that it is extending the Motion to Amend (MTA) Pilot Program through September 16, 2024. The MTA Pilot Program was initiated on March 15, 2019. It was previously extended on September 16, 2021. The MTA Pilot Program provides two options for a patent owner who files an MTA in an America Invents Act (AIA) trial proceeding before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).
6 Key Takeaways - Patent Opinions – New Developments and Pitfalls | JD Supra
Kilpatrick Townsend partner Paul Haughey recently presented to the IP section of the Utah Bar Association about “Patent Opinions – New Developments and Pitfalls.” The presentation was a review of patent opinion basics, including the major relevant court decisions and some recent decisions regarding willful infringement. A number of practical tips were provided, and pitfalls to avoid which could cause issues in litigation or IPRs. Please see full article below for more information. Download PDF
Update on IPR Estoppel | JD Supra
No estoppel if IPR not instituted. A recent district court case confirms that IPR estoppel does not apply to IPR petitions that are not instituted. See inMusic Brands, Inc. v. Roland Corporation, 1-17-cv-00010 (DRI Jun. 14, 2022) (Lincoln D. Almond). This follows on the heels of the following CAFC decisions mentioned in past posts. Estoppel applies to grounds not in IPR petition. Estoppel applies for all grounds not in petition for claims challenged in a petition. See California Institute of Technology v.
Developments re Fintiv Discretionary Denials of IPR Petitions | JD Supra
As we’ve noted in earlier blog posts, following the Fintiv decision, the PTAB has been denying petitions where a federal court is likely to decide validity before a final would be reached by the PTAB. A study by Unified Patents shows that 38% of petition denials in 2021 are due to Fintiv. Many believe Fintiv goes against the intent of the America Invents Act, to allow determining patent validity in the Patent Office, before technical examiners who are best qualified to evaluate validity.
Recent Rulings on IPR Estoppel | JD Supra
First, a bit of background. Inter-Partes Review (IPR) estoppel applies to “any ground that the petitioner raised or reasonably could have raised during that inter partes review.” 35 U.S.C. § 315(e). In 2018, The Shaw decision (Shaw Industries Group, Inc. v. Automated Creel Systems, Inc., 817 F.3d 1293, 1299-1300 (Fed. Cir. 2016), held estoppel did not apply to the grounds on which review was denied by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).
Intel’s $2.18 Billion Patent Infringement Verdict – How to Avoid it Happening to Your Company | JD Supra
In view of the $2.18 billion jury verdict against Intel for patent infringement, in-house counsel may wonder how to keep that from happening to them (see VLSI Technology LLC v. Intel Corp., 21-57, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas). One’s own patent portfolio won’t help against an NPE. Avoiding willful infringement wouldn’t have helped Intel – no willful infringement by Intel was found.
Partial Waiver of District Court Invalidity Challenges not Sufficient to Prevent Denial of IPR Institution | JD Supra
The PTAB’s precedential Fintiv decision (Apple v. Fintiv, Inc, IPR2020-00019) held that the PTAB could deny institution of an IPR, even within the one year statutory bar, if (1) district court litigation has progressed sufficiently and (2) there is overlap in the issues and parties (substantially same claims and arguments). There are 6 factors, but those are the top two. In Samsung Electronics Co. v.
3 KEY TAKEAWAYS: Making IP Due Diligence more Tailored, Useful and Efficient | JD Supra
San Francisco Partners Paul Haughey and Siegmar Pohl recently gave a presentation to the IP Chapter of the Association for Corporate Counsel (ACC), entitled “Making IP Due Diligence more Tailored, Useful and Efficient.” Please see full article below for more information.
4 TAKEAWAYS: Patent Quality, Ranking and Valuation | JD Supra
Kilpatrick Townsend attorneys Sujit Kotwal, Paul Haughey and Tom Franklin recently presented at the Kilpatrick Townsend Intellectual Property Seminars (KTIPS) on “Patent Quality, Ranking and Valuation.” KTIPS is an intensive, patent strategy and protection seminar designed to provide insightful and in-depth training related to current developments in patent law, and how those impact patent procurement and enforcement strategies. Please see full article below for more information.
Patent Freedom to Operate for Technology Follower Companies | JD Supra
Often a technology follower company is trying to make a similar product to one in the market, but may not have the budget for a full Freedom to Operate review. However, potential IP litigation risk could be significant to the technology follower company and it should not be ignored. Even for a limited budget, a targeted review will often identify most of the risks of possible patent litigation down the road.
When to Obtain Opinions of Counsel to Avoid Willful Infringement Guidance for In-House Counsel | JD Supra
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Patentability Searches Bust or Save In-House Counsel Budgets | JD Supra
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Willful Blindness Guidance for In-House Patent Policies | JD Supra
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IPR Strategy Changes for In-House Counsel | JD Supra
Based on recent court and PTAB (Patent Trial and Appeal Board) decisions, here are some basics in-house counsel should know in managing outside IPR counsel. Preemptive IPRs may not be appealable. An IPR must be filed within one year of service of a complaint. The earlier it is filed, the better the chances of a stay. However, if it is a preemptive challenge filed without a lawsuit, the Federal Circuit has held in several decisions that the Petitioner has no standing to appeal the PTAB decision.
Patent Valuations – Does Yours Have These Seven Key Elements? | JD Supra
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No State Sovereign Immunity in IPRs | JD Supra
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First of Its Kind | JD Supra
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Federal Circuit Approves Post-SAS procedures of Instituting all Claims and all Grounds for IPR Decisions | JD Supra
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No Assignor Estoppel for IPR Challenges | JD Supra
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5 KEY TAKEAWAYS: IP Due Diligence in the Age of Blockchain & Artificial Intelligence | JD Supra
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4 KEY TAKEAWAYS: Blockchain and Open Source | JD Supra
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10 Considerations for Blockchain patent applications | JD Supra
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4 Top Takeaways: Smart Prosecution for Value
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How to be an effective, first-year elementary school principal
The elementary school principal position in any district is an important role that all employees and students of the school rely on. Elementary schools differ in many ways—even within the same district—but new principals can follow leadership practices in keeping the focus on teaching and learning every school day. Make sure the principal’s office door is often open and the window blinds are up to let in natural light.
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