Summer Patent Strategy Intern

MBHB (McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP)

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 130,000

Part time

3 days ago
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Job summary

MBHB (McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP) is seeking candidates for its 2027 Summer Technical Advisor Intern Program in Chicago. The 10-week internship offers hands-on experience drafting patent applications, performing technical research, and assisting with freedom-to-operate analyses under the guidance of partner-mentors.

Ideal applicants have an engineering or scientific background and are eligible for the USPTO Patent Exam.

Qualifications

  • Engineering or scientific background in a relevant field (physics, CS, EE, biology, etc.)
  • Eligible to take the USPTO Patent Exam
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Draft patent applications and perform technical research
  • Assist with freedom-to-operate analyses
  • Collaborate with partner-mentors and participate in team events during the 10-week internship

Skills

Engineering background
Strong communication
USPTO patent exam eligibility

Education

Master's or PhD in Life Sciences

Job description

MBHB (McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP) is seeking candidates for its 2027 Summer Technical Advisor Intern Program in Chicago. The 10-week internship offers hands-on experience drafting patent applications, performing technical research, and assisting with freedom-to-operate analyses under the guidance of partner-mentors.

Ideal applicants have an engineering or scientific background and are eligible for the USPTO Patent Exam.

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