Seeking 1Ls and 2Ls as well as other Grad and Undergrad students for several unpaid, full-time (36-40 hrs/wk), 10-12 week Summer externships (begins on May 21st). Assists staff of the China Team by researching intellectual property issues in China and assisting with organizing meetings and programs in the US and in China. Some instruction on Chinese IP databases may be provided.
The USPTO grants US intellectual property rights for patents and trademarks and provides inventors exclusive rights over their discoveries.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of Chinese language and intellectual property; ability to research U.S. and Chinese IP cases and patents; experience with PowerPoint and Excel (including data analysis/charting tools similar to Excel); skill in preparing instructional materials. Must be U.S. citizen or national.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
By Fri., Jan. 26, 2018, but early for best results as only 250 applications will be accepted, submit resume; optional cover letter; transcript; and writing sample.
Submit Online ONLY:
www.USAJOBS.gov
Job Announcement # A-2018-0008
(Posting takes to USPTO application upload site)