Summer Patent Engineer — IP, Inventor Collaboration

Foley & Lardner LLP; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 71,000; Part time

Job summary

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking Summer Patent Engineers for a ten-week position in the Intellectual Property Department across offices, including Detroit. Ideal candidates are graduating December 2027 or May/June 2028 with an undergraduate degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, Computer), Computer Science, or related fields.

The role offers a competitive salary of $70,200/year, prorated for the ten-week duration; benefits are not included. Foley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Open to graduates December 2027 or May/June 2028 with an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Work with Foley's patent agents and attorneys and inventors to seek patent protection.
• Collaborate across teams in multiple Foley offices to support patent filing work.

Skills

communication skills

Education

Engineering

Computer Science

Job description

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking Summer Patent Engineers for a ten-week position in the Intellectual Property Department across offices, including Detroit. Ideal candidates are graduating December 2027 or May/June 2028 with an undergraduate degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, Computer), Computer Science, or related fields.

The role offers a competitive salary of $70,200/year, prorated for the ten-week duration; benefits are not included. Foley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.