Paid Patent Engineer Internship: Hands-On Tech & Mentorship

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Networking events

Travel opportunities

Mentor support

Formal evaluations

Job summary

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP invites engineering and science students to apply for the EDGE Patent Engineer Internship Program in Milwaukee. The paid internship runs from late May 2027 to late July 2027, offering hands-on patent research, technical writing, and mentoring from patent professionals.

You will learn patent law basics, work closely with engineers, agents, and attorneys, and have opportunities for firm-sponsored travel. A formal performance review process is included.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a bachelors, masters, or Ph.D. degree program majoring in one of the listed engineering/science disciplines.
• Graduation date in 2027 or 2028 is preferred, but not required.
• Passion for technology and interest in patent law; no prior patent law experience necessary.
• Highly proficient research and analytical skills; detail-oriented with strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Engage in patent research and technical writing for cutting-edge technologies.
• Receive paid training from experienced patent agents/attorneys.
• Interact with clients and patent examiners at the USPTO; potentially travel between offices.
• Take ownership of projects and participate in mentored goal-setting and evaluations.

Skills

Patent research

Technical writing

Research skills

Communication

Time management

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Physics

Material Science

Metallurgical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Software Engineering

Organic Chemistry

Biochemistry

Biology

Molecular Biology

Cell Biology

Pharmacology & Toxicology

Genetics

Biotechnology

Microbiology

Biomedical Sciences

Neuroscience

Medicinal Chemistry

Immunology

Structural Biology

Chemical Engineering

Materials Engineering

Inorganic Chemistry

Job description

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP invites engineering and science students to apply for the EDGE Patent Engineer Internship Program in Milwaukee. The paid internship runs from late May 2027 to late July 2027, offering hands-on patent research, technical writing, and mentoring from patent professionals.

You will learn patent law basics, work closely with engineers, agents, and attorneys, and have opportunities for firm-sponsored travel. A formal performance review process is included.