Various cities, USA – Patent Experience Externship Program – Summer 2017 – US Patent & Trademark
AkronLawJobs No. 7876 Overview: Seeking applications for an unpaid Patent Experience Externship Program (PEEP).
Sessions: There are 2 ten-week sessions. The first begins on May 22, 2017 and the second begins June 5, 2017. Job Announcement Number: PEEP-2017-0002
Duties: Research and review of patent applications; Brief management officials on technology content; Will devise search strategies; Will draft non-final office actions; Will conduct prior art searches; Will propose an engineering position based on findings; and Will formulate a written legal position dealing with a range of issues from intellectual property to drafting positions on petitions decisions.
Qualifications: Must be a U.S. Citizen or National; Must be enrolled in law school and have an undergraduate degree in engineering, computer science, or general sciences; Must be in good academic standing; Must work well in a team environment; Must have a working knowledge of computer applications such as Word and Excel; and Must have excellent writing, reading, and interpersonal skills.
How to apply: Apply HERE. You will upload your resume, undergraduate transcripts, and law school transcripts. You may submit unofficial transcripts. If you are selected, you will need to supply your official transcripts WITHIN FIVE BUSINESS DAYS.
Potential locations: San Jose, CA; Denver, CO; Detroit, MI; Dallas, TX; and Alexandria, Va.
Deadline: January 6, 2017