Patent Engineer (Mechanical & Electromechanical Technology Practice Group) - Fulltime (2027)

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 is seeking Patent Engineers to join the Intellectual Property Department in multiple offices. We are seeking individuals with strong academic backgrounds, excellent written and oral communication skills, and an eagerness to confront new challenges and responsibilities. The position will entail working with inventors from innovative companies as they seek patent protection on their latest innovations. This position is for the following Foley offices: Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee, and Washington, D.C.

This position is open to all qualified candidates who will graduate in December of 2026, or May/June of 2027, with an undergraduate or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering (such as Electrical, Mechanical, Material Science, Computer, Nuclear, Aerospace, and Biomedical), Physics, or a related field. Interested applicants should submit their resume and transcript.

California Applicants: Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k) Retirement; Disability and Life insurance; Adoption Assistance; Backup Care for Dependents. Pursuant to the California Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act, the annual salary for this position is $120,000.

Washington, D.C. Applicants: Pursuant to the Washington, D.C. Pay Transparency Law, Foley & Lardner LLP offers permanent employees a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k) Retirement; Disability and Life insurance; Adoption Assistance; Backup Care for Dependents. The annual salary for this position is $120,000.

Foley & Lardner LLP is an Aff... For applicants applying to our California offices, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to local ordinances.