Patent Engineer - Mechanical & Electromechanical Technologies

Foley & Lardner LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Foley & Lardner LLP invites talented Patent Engineers to join its Intellectual Property Department across multiple offices. Successful candidates will work with inventors from leading companies to secure patent protection for innovative technologies.

Applicants graduating December 2026 or May/June 2027 with degrees in CS, Engineering, Physics or related fields are welcome; please submit your resume and transcript.

Qualifications

• Must have degree in CS/Engineering/Physics or related field.
• Open to graduates December 2026 to May/June 2027.
• Strong written and oral communication abilities.
• Ability to work with inventors on patent applications and protection.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with inventors to prepare patent applications.
• Assist IP attorneys in patent prosecution and filings; support patent portfolio management.

Skills

Communication skills

Academic excellence

Patent engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Physics

Job description

Foley & Lardner LLP invites talented Patent Engineers to join its Intellectual Property Department across multiple offices. Successful candidates will work with inventors from leading companies to secure patent protection for innovative technologies.

Applicants graduating December 2026 or May/June 2027 with degrees in CS, Engineering, Physics or related fields are welcome; please submit your resume and transcript.