Patent Law Intern

As a Summer Intern reporting to the Vice President of Intellectual Property, you will gain exposure to patent work at a corporation developing research tools for cellular analysis.

Position overview:

• Contribute to drafting patent applications that cover commercially relevant technologies.
• Assist Intellectual Property group in assessing 3rd party patents (freedom-to-operate/landscape).
• Work with R&D scientists to gather technical details for patent applications.
• Collaborate with patent agents and paralegals to learn about legal processes.

What makes you a good fit:

• MS or PhD student in a biology-related field.
• Able to commit to a 10-12 week program during Summer 2026.
• Interest in patent law and either planning to attend law school or currently attending law school.
• Self-motivated with ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.
• Experience in one or more of the following is a plus - cellular imaging, CRISPR editing and/or screening, machine learning, and transcriptomics.

In California, the estimated pay range for this position is $40-$45/hour. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.