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

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 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.