Summer Patent Engineer — IP in Action

Foley & Lardner LLP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Foley & Lardner LLP invites qualified students to join its Intellectual Property Department as Summer Patent Engineers for a ten-week period. The role offers exposure to patent prosecution, working with attorneys, agents, and inventors from innovative companies.

Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science and graduate in December 2027 or May/June 2028.

Qualifications

• This internship requires strong academic performance and demonstrated written and verbal communication abilities.
• Candidates should show initiative and willingness to take on new challenges in a fast-paced IP environment.
• Open to graduates in December 2027 or May/June 2028 with a relevant STEM degree.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with patent agents and attorneys to assist in preparing and processing patent applications.
• Engage with inventors from innovative companies to understand inventions and frame patent claims.
• Support IP team across multiple Foley offices in the US.

Skills

Communication skills

Academic excellence

Proactive learner

Education

Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Job description

Foley & Lardner LLP invites qualified students to join its Intellectual Property Department as Summer Patent Engineers for a ten-week period. The role offers exposure to patent prosecution, working with attorneys, agents, and inventors from innovative companies.

Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science and graduate in December 2027 or May/June 2028.