- A new Intellectual Property Symposium is coming up in April 15–16 in San Jose with EETimes as the main sponsor. Speakers include Jon Dudas, Peter Detkin, Michael Meurer, David Pressman, Jim Malankowski, Steve Baik, and others. The price is a steep $1,795. Patently-O readers receive a $100 discount by following this link: https://www.cmpevents.com
/ESCip08/a.asp?option=B&SC =BPO1?cid=patentlyo. (Note: Conference organizers get top billing by offering a discount to Patently-O readers.). - Jay Wahlquist at Fogg & Powers has created a new free toolbar termed “The Patent Pal.”
- The IRS is holding a hearing on Feb 21 on its proposals for requiring reporting of any licensed use of tax strategy patents. Comments are due by January 31. File Attachment: IRS.Notice.pdf (103 KB); File Attachment: IRS.ProposedRules.pdf (33 KB).
- New Patent Jobs:
- Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor of Law - University of Connecticut
- Associate Attorney, Chemical Prosecution - Law Firm - Washington D.C.
- Patent Attorney - Law Firm - Beverly, Mass.
- Patent Agent/Attorney - Law Firm - Alexandria, Va.
- IP Associate - Law Firm - Chanhassen, Minn.
- Experienced Patent Attorney - Law Firm - Spokane, Wash.
- Director, Global Patent Counsel - Small Corporation - St. Louis, Mo.



