Patent Engineer: Mechanical & Electromechanical Tech

Foley & Lardner LLP; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Foley & Lardner LLP seeks Patent Engineers to join its Intellectual Property Department across multiple offices in Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee, and Washington, D.C. The role targets graduates in December 2026 or May/June 2027 with degrees in CS, Engineering, Physics, or related fields.

Applicants should have strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with inventors on patent protection. Salary information: California and Washington, D.C.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Willing to work with inventors to secure patent protection.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with inventors to prepare patent applications.
• Assess patentability and prepare technical disclosures.
• Contribute to IP department projects across multiple offices.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate CS/Engineering/Physics

Advanced CS/Engineering/Physics

Job description

Foley & Lardner LLP seeks Patent Engineers to join its Intellectual Property Department across multiple offices in Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee, and Washington, D.C. The role targets graduates in December 2026 or May/June 2027 with degrees in CS, Engineering, Physics, or related fields.

Applicants should have strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with inventors on patent protection. Salary information: California and Washington, D.C.