Patently-O Bits and Bytes

The following is a list of upcoming events that I will be attending. I look forward to seeing you there!:

Texas Intellectual Property Law Journal’s 11th Annual Intellectual Property Symposium at The University of Texas School of Law in Austin on February 19th, 2010.
Stanford Technology Law Review Symposium at Stanford Law School focusing on “PTO Reform” on February 26, 2010.
IP Law Summit for Corporate IP Counsel in Miami at the Doral Resort on March 25–27, 2010.
Corporate IP Counsel Summit in New York City at the Helmsley Hotel on April 27–28, 2010.

If you are looking for me, I bear some resemblance to the photo on the right.

There are lots of recent patent law job postings. The following jobs were posed in the past two-weeks:

Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge is seeking two candidates, each with a focus on biotechnology and superior credentials. [Junior/Midlevel Associate][Junior Attorney/Agent]
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in beautiful Portland Oregon is seeking an in-house patent counsel.
Qualcomm is seeking a patent counsel for its portfolio management team in San Diego; an open source software attorney in San Diego; and patent attorneys with 3–5 years patent prosecution experience in multiple locations.
Life Technologies is seeking a patent agent to handle patent prosecution and portfolio management in the company’s DNA Sequencing Business Unit.
Intellectual Ventures (IV) is seeking a patent attorney who “loves fast-paced business action, is detail-oriented, independently motivated, and has the confidence and ability to interact with clients and co-workers in a professional, approachable, and positive manner.” (Bellevue Washington).
Edell Shapiro & Finnan is seeking a patent attorney (2–years patent prosecution experience) with a focus on mechanical engineering. (Rockville, Maryland).
ION Torrent Systems is seeking a patent attorney (at least 2–5 years experience) with semiconductor expertise to work in its San Francisco, California offices.
Fiala & Weaver is seeking part-time and full-time patent agents and patent attorneys for patent preparation and prosecution. The firm is located in Washington DC, but qualified remote candidates may be considered.