Patent Intern

Summary: Fenwick & West is excited to offer an opportunity in their Intellectual Property department for a Patent Intern. This role will provide hands-on exposure to patent operations and support various teams with day-to-day processes and special projects. Responsibilities: - Provide support across all departments within the patent group - Prepare and print client correspondence for distribution, including physical copies of letters patent maintained in the SVC office - Assist with data cleanup and maintenance in Patricia (patent docketing system), including inventor name records and other system updates - Review and complete Patricia tasks, such as USPTO status checks and preparation of examiner interview agendas - Review, process, and track patent vendor invoices for accuracy and completeness - Upload continuation assignments to the USPTO Assignment Center for recordation - Save and appropriately profile foreign correspondence in firm systems Required Qualifications: - Strong attention to detail and organizational skills - Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines - Interest in patent law, intellectual property, or legal operations - Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with docketing systems is a plus - Excellent written and verbal communication skills Required Skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Patent docketing systems, USPTO Assignment Center Benefits: Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Wellbeing, A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance.