Summer Patent Engineer – IP Protection for Innovators

Foley & Lardner LLP; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Foley & Lardner LLP invites applicants for a ten-week Summer Patent Engineer position in the Intellectual Property Department across Foley offices in Boston, Chicago, Milwaukee, San Diego, and Washington, D.C. Eligible candidates will graduate in December 2027 or May/June 2028 with a B.S.

in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science, and possess strong written and oral communication skills.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in EE, CE, CS or related field required.
• Graduating December 2027 or May/June 2028.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Foley's patent agents and attorneys.
• Work with inventors from innovative companies on patent protection.
• Support IP department activities across multiple offices.

Skills

Strong academic background

Excellent written communication

Excellent oral communication

Eagerness to take on challenges

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Bachelors in Computer Engineering

Bachelors in Computer Science

Job description

Foley & Lardner LLP invites applicants for a ten-week Summer Patent Engineer position in the Intellectual Property Department across Foley offices in Boston, Chicago, Milwaukee, San Diego, and Washington, D.C. Eligible candidates will graduate in December 2027 or May/June 2028 with a B.S.

in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science, and possess strong written and oral communication skills.