Summer Patent Engineer - IP Trainee for Innovators

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

Job summary

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking Summer Patent Engineers for a ten-week program across multiple offices (Boston, Chicago, Milwaukee, San Diego, Washington, D.C.). Applicants must graduate December 2027 or May/June 2028 with a degree in EE, CE, CS, or related field, and possess strong academic background plus excellent written and oral communication skills.

The role involves working with patent agents and attorneys and with inventors on patent protection, with compensation of $70,200 per year

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong academic record with expected graduation Dec 2027 or May/Jun 2028.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work with patent professionals and inventors.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Foley's patent agents and attorneys to draft and prosecute patent protections.
• Interact with inventors from client companies to understand inventions and requirements.
• Support IP department teams during a ten-week summer program.

Skills

Strong academic background

Excellent communication skills

Eagerness to confront new challenges

Education

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Job description

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking Summer Patent Engineers for a ten-week program across multiple offices (Boston, Chicago, Milwaukee, San Diego, Washington, D.C.). Applicants must graduate December 2027 or May/June 2028 with a degree in EE, CE, CS, or related field, and possess strong academic background plus excellent written and oral communication skills.

The role involves working with patent agents and attorneys and with inventors on patent protection, with compensation of $70,200 per year