The candidate must have a keen interest in intellectual property law and the USPTO Patent Attorney Examination. Participation in the preparation, filing and prosecution of patents. The applicant searches for prior art patents that show exactly the same invention, and if that invention is not prior art, it notes the prior art patents that most closely approximate the invention under patent law. The trainee then examines the prior art patents identified during the search and isolates the structural and functional features not shown or proposed in the patents from the prior art. The trainee prepares a report for the inventor indicating whether or not a patent can be obtained and, if so, the scope of such a patent. The report also indicates where the invention falls within a spectrum of potential patent protection ranging from very specifically claimed property to very broadly claimed property, as limited by the lessons learned from prior art patents identified during the search. As it is difficult for a trainee to separate substance and form in the learning process, it is important that trainees are exposed to a consistent methodology until they reach a level of qualification where the difference between individual techniques can be recognised. For example, it is important to first learn “how” to draft a patent application with an approach to avoid confusion and increase efficiency. With a solid understanding of this approach, the intern can successfully integrate other patent design styles. The goal is to develop a robust procedure for the preparation of patent applications that satisfies lawyers and clients with recognizable and intentional deviations from the procedure. Dealing with the consistent methodology during initial training greatly increases efficiency. While the core of internship training lies in the preparation of patent applications, interns are also exposed to trademark and copyright issues and are often invited to conduct legal research and other support activities for litigation related to intellectual property issues. An intern`s work often includes studies of patent infringement and validity.
The tasks of our patent attorneys include the overview and maintenance of our patent portfolio. This includes advice on patent law, promoting the patenting process, defending patents and enforcing them in court. Our colleagues from different departments at BASF – chemistry, process engineering, biology, production and agricultural sciences – are always developing something new. In order to turn new ideas into products, our patent attorneys file an average of more than 1,000 patents for the BASF Group with the European Patent Office in Munich each year. With this number of registrations, we are leading the international ranking compared to all conventional chemical and pharmaceutical companies over a five-year period. We offer you a career with many opportunities and a commitment to the latest cutting-edge technologies. You can expect interesting tasks – from accompanying patent granting processes to drafting technology contracts, advising inventors and business units on strategic issues. Write research reports and patents and even publish your research at academic conferences such as ICRA, IROS, HRI, RSS, AAAI, IJCAI, IV, and ITSC. Patent Examiner Profile: Rebecca is a patent examiner who joined the USPTO right out of college after earning a degree in electrical engineering. Find out why she chose the USPTO and why she is still with us today. Howard & Howard`s Intellectual Property Articling Program differs from other articling programs in that it takes full advantage of each articling student`s technical or technical experience to understand and support our clients` diverse technologies.
By combining the trainees` training and skills with their legal knowledge, they will be able to easily identify patentable novelties and prepare and prosecute patent applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Gain practical experience and get to know us – after your internship you will learn much more about the day-to-day work of a patent attorney at BASF, the world leader in chemistry. Patent Examiner`s Brochure: Learn about the qualifications required to become a patent examiner, what the work entails, and the benefits and remuneration of the position Assistance in creating a basis for the financial terms of patent licenses and reviewing licensing agreements in negotiations. The Global Intellectual Property department offers many exciting tasks. As a student of natural sciences, engineering or patent sciences, you can get to know the demanding tasks of a patent attorney at BASF during your internship. You are studying natural law, engineering law or patent law at a university, but you have not yet completed your studies. Demonstrated interest in patent law – HPE requires IP applicants to have a demonstrated interest in patent law. Currently enrolled in the second year of law school.
Once interns have mastered the patent search process, the foundation for preparing a patent application is laid. A manual is provided to guide you in preparing a patent application, but the most important aspect of training an intern is one-on-one mentoring at the various stages of application preparation. It takes about two years to become self-sufficient in the preparation of patent applications. You communicate fluently orally and in writing, also in English, are open to new ideas, have an eye for detail and enjoy technical and scientific issues that you approach with zest for action and innovation. Spend three to six months with us working side-by-side with our experts on current issues. Our continued success is based on hiring exceptional lawyers whose work ethic and values align with those of the firm. If you are interested in joining the Howard & Howard team, please submit your resume below. To use USAJobs to apply for a job: Do you have any questions about how to complete the federal application process? This brochure can help you navigate the federal application system. Please note that we do not provide accommodation for this program. To achieve this efficiency, the workload is distributed among trainees through a single teacher/quality control officer.
The teacher ensures that the work is assigned to the appropriate trainee at the required skill level, with the intention of taking each trainee to the next level while avoiding too much jump in complexity. The teacher can also balance the workload between interns to ensure that no intern is invited by different lawyers to perform multiple tasks in the same amount of time. Hold a bachelor`s degree and be enrolled in a graduate program. Oracle maintains broad salary scales for its roles to account for variances. The program is usually full-time, meaning the intern is usually expected to work five days a week (9:00 a.m.). Do not hesitate to contact us at Recruitment@uspto.gov if you have any questions. You can only apply to the external program if a job posting is posted on uspto.usajobs.gov. When you apply, you will usually need to submit the following documents: The work schedule varies and depends on several factors, including the client`s needs and the intern`s schedule. Most interns attend evening classes and work at least thirty hours a week during the academic year and forty to fifty hours during the summer months, while others have combined the day and evening schedules of law school and bypass their course load.
Working hours are generally flexible, but efficiency and skill gains are directly related to the number of hours worked. As part of the program, students participate in an unpaid internship that lasts up to 12 weeks in the summer. Students can earn academic credits through their law school for their work at the USPTO. Students should pay attention to the announcement of the application deadline for the summer internship program at the USAJOBS.gov beginning of the year. Selection usually takes place in the spring and the program begins in early summer. The program begins by understanding client inventions and exposing interns to a variety of technologies. Interns may interview the inventor, study a disclosure of the invention to conduct a prior art search using Internet search tools, or prepare a written description of the invention so that a professional researcher can examine the prior art. Our specialists in the various companies of the BASF Group provide BASF with all professional services related to intellectual property (IP). This is where you do your internship – in the Global Intellectual Property department.
Interns receive a competitive hourly wage for working time and are evaluated for their performance once a year. Increases depend on the productivity of the intern. Howard & Howard provides health and dental insurance at a reasonable cost to individuals and families. Articling students are required to keep all clients` affairs confidential and to adhere to the same standards of confidentiality as a licensed lawyer. From real-world experience to real-world application, our student programs have the future in mind.