Paid Patent Agent Intern: Draft, Analyze & Learn IP Law

Phase2 Technology; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Fredrikson invites two Patent Agent Interns to join its Intellectual Property group in Minneapolis or Des Moines. The internship provides hands-on exposure to technology, law, and writing, with opportunity to work with attorneys, patent agents, and technical professionals across industries.

This role targets students in undergrad/grad programs or recent graduates with strong technical backgrounds who aim to pursue a career in intellectual property.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a technical degree (engineering, CS, physics, etc).
• Strong written communication with ability to explain complex ideas clearly.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and solid organizational skills.
• Interest in intellectual property law and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in meetings with inventors to understand new technologies and innovations.
• Assist in drafting portions of patent applications and preparing figures and documentation.
• Conduct prior art research and patentability assessments, summarize findings clearly.
• Collaborate with patent attorneys and agents to understand prosecution strategy.
• Provide administrative support, docketing, and document preparation as needed.

Skills

Engineering background

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Interest in IP law

Education

Undergrad or grad in engineering/CS/physics

Recent graduate

Job description

Fredrikson invites two Patent Agent Interns to join its Intellectual Property group in Minneapolis or Des Moines. The internship provides hands-on exposure to technology, law, and writing, with opportunity to work with attorneys, patent agents, and technical professionals across industries.

This role targets students in undergrad/grad programs or recent graduates with strong technical backgrounds who aim to pursue a career in intellectual property.