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A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Morrison Foerster. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.Self-paced3-4 hoursNo gradesNo assessments
Morrison Foerster has one of the most experienced and highly regarded patent practices in the field. Our attorneys have played a significant role in the creation and protection of many of the landmark patent portfolios in the information technology and life science industries. With 70+ Ph.D.s, 100+ advanced degrees, and multi-lingual capabilities, including Chinese and German, we offer clients around the world a patent prosecution and counseling practice that is unrivaled in its depth of industry and technical experience. Our world-class patent prosecutors have developed and implemented IP strategies and obtained patents for many of the most innovative technology and life sciences companies.
Exceptional people are hired, developed, and nurtured at MoFo. We offer our team members the tools, guidance, mentorship, and training programs they need to thrive at all stages of their careers. Our Patent Strategy and Prosecution Program allows you to take the first step in your career journey by experiencing what it’s like to work for MoFo at your own pace, through a series of interactive tasks that simulate the real work that our patent practitioners undertake on a day-to-day basis.
Your MoFo story starts here!
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Skills you will learn and practice:
Patentability Analysis
Patent Process
Patent Strategy
Communication
Claims Requirements
Drafting Claims
How it works
Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Morrison Foerster. No live sessions, all self-paced.
Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.
Tasks in this program
Task One: Review an invention disclosure and conduct a prior art analysis
1-2 hours
Distinguish an invention from the prior artWhat you'll learn
- How to prepare for submitting a patent application
What you'll do
- Conduct an analysis of prior art and identify the differences between this and your client's invention
Reviews
Over 3505 Star Reviews
"Excellent internship program which gave a brilliant insight into the approach taken in terms of Patents"-- Student from Liverpool John Moores University
"It was a great opportunity to understand the intricacies of how patent documents are framed and strategically organised in a sophisticated manner"-- Student from My institution is not listed
"The programme provided a nuanced and in-depth insight into the world of patent creation and protection and helped illustrate Morrison Foerster's role in expanding and defending clients' intellectual property."-- Student from The Queen's University Belfast
"An exciting and engaging learning format! I enjoy the development of the work given to practice our skills."-- Student from University of California, Davis
"The content was outstanding. The information and resources provided were not only informative but also incredibly relevant to my interests and goals."-- Student from University of Edinburgh
Patent Strategy & Prosecution
