Law Student - Law Firm in San Jose, CA

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Patent Clerkship Program
Duties: Exposure to technical information that may be subject to . Export Control laws. Therefore, proof of . citizenship or permanent residency ("green card") status may be required before consideration. Law firm business practices. Disclosure gathering and assessment for large clients. Client interactions – effective communication with inventors, in-house counsel, and executives. Prior art searching techniques and resources. 35 . § 101 – statutory subject matter. 35 . § 102 – novelty and anticipation. 35 . § 103 – nonobviousness. 35 . § 112, first paragra, second paragra, sixth paragraph – means plus function claims. claims – principles and exercises. Drafting drawings – technical illustration. Drafting specifications – written description, best mode, and enablement. Patent prosecution – amendment practice, responding to office actions, post-final office action practice, allowance practice, declarations, examiner interviews, and re-examination practice. Duty of disclosure – issues related to inequitable conduct. Due diligence in intellectual property transactions. Infringement of patents – theories and considerations.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: Current law students and have a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering. Equivalent degrees will be considered. Advanced degrees are a plus. Technical work experience is highly valued, especially industry experience in designing, developing, testing, or supporting software, hardware, or networking technologies. Should be interested in patent law, as shown by coursework or legal experience. Able to demonstrate a strong interest in patent prosecution specifically. Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office are encouraged to apply. Start date: June, July, or August Deadline: October 1