Summer Patent Engineer - Shape Breakthrough IP

Foley & Lardner LLP; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking Summer Patent Engineers for a ten-week internship across several offices (Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee, Washington, D.C.). The program targets graduates December 2027 or May/June 2028 with an Engineering or Computer Science degree.

Applicants should have strong written and oral communication skills and a readiness to tackle new challenges while collaborating with patent agents, attorneys, and inventors to seek patent protection for innovations.

Qualifications

• Open to graduates in December 2027 or May/June 2028 with an Engineering or Computer Science degree.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
• Eagerness to confront new challenges and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Foley's patent agents and attorneys.
• Work with inventors from innovative companies to seek patent protection.
• Support the IP Department across multiple offices during the ten-week program.

Skills

Strong academic background

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking Summer Patent Engineers for a ten-week internship across several offices (Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee, Washington, D.C.). The program targets graduates December 2027 or May/June 2028 with an Engineering or Computer Science degree.

Applicants should have strong written and oral communication skills and a readiness to tackle new challenges while collaborating with patent agents, attorneys, and inventors to seek patent protection for innovations.