Patent Technical Intern
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Job Description
About Dorsey:
Dorsey & Whitney is an international law firm with more than 575 lawyers in 21 offices throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. They are a premier legal counselor to companies worldwide in a wide range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.
Job Description: Patent Technical Intern
Dorsey & Whitney is seeking a Patent Technical Intern for their Salt Lake City or Denver office. This internship is designed to assist Patent Group attorneys with domestic patent applications by providing technical research and analysis for matters pending before the U.S. Patent Office. It’s a suitable opportunity for recent college graduates, juniors, or seniors majoring in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, or Electrical Engineering with an interest in patents and the law. Hands-on training in patent prosecution will be provided.
Responsibilities include:
• Researching U.S. Patent Office requirements and regulations.
• Analyzing references cited by the U.S. Patent Office during the examination of U.S. patent applications.
• Responding to Office Actions from the U.S. Patent Office for patent applications.
• Reviewing technical papers from inventors.
• Preparing patent applications based on information from inventors.
• Preparing patent claim charts.
• Conducting due diligence on patent families.
• Conducting due diligence on IP security agreements.
• Other research projects.
The internship is a full-time Summer position with a competitive hourly wage. It is a hybrid position requiring on-site attendance on a weekly basis.
