Summer Patent Engineer (Electronics Practice Group) - Internship (2027)

Foley & Lardner LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Foley & Lardner LLP invites qualified students to join our Intellectual Property Department as Summer Patent Engineers for a ten-week period. You will work closely with patent agents, attorneys and inventors to protect cutting-edge innovations across multiple Foley offices, including Boston, Chicago, Milwaukee, San Diego, and Washington, D.C.

Applicants must graduate in December 2027 or May/June 2028 with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.

Qualifications

• Graduating December 2027 or May/June 2028
• Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Strong academic background
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with patent attorneys, patent agents and inventors to seek patent protection.
• Assist with patent prosecution and related tasks during the ten-week summer program.
• Engage with Foley offices and teams across the IP Department.

Skills

Strong academic background

Written and oral communication

Eagerness to take on challenges

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking Summer Patent Engineers (a ten-week position) 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 Foley's patent agents and attorneys, as well as inventors from innovative companies as they seek patent protection on their latest innovations.

This position is for the following Foley offices: Boston, Chicago, Milwaukee, San Diego, Washington, D.C.

This position is open to all qualified candidates who will graduate in December of 2027, or May/June of 2028, with an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Foley & Lardner LLP offers a competitive compensation structure applicable to all positions. The salary for this position is $70,200/year, pro-rated based on the duration of employment. This role is not eligible for benefits.

Foley & Lardner LLP is an Affiramtive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. For applicants applying to our California offices, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to local ordinances.