Company Overview

Motorola Solutions is there for our customers when everything is on the line. In extreme moments — when a hurricane lands or when a fire breaks out. And in everyday moments — when a package arrives just in time for the holiday or when a child doesn’t miss the school bus home. 

We unify voice, data, video and analytics in one integrated ecosystem to enable individuals, businesses and communities to work together in more powerful ways. To help people make better decisions, act confidently and be their best in the moments that matter. Bring your passion, potential and talents to Motorola Solutions and connect with a career that matters.

Department OverviewPatent Operations team of Motorola Solutions' Chief Administrative Office (CAO)
Job Description

The Patent Legal Intern will work in an innovative and collaborative Motorola Solutions Patent Operations Center focused on a broad range of technologies, including, for example, broadband wireless technologies, device and network security, and software innovations including artificial intelligence, big data, and video and data analytics. The Patent Legal Intern will work on various projects for the Patent Operations Department, and which will require regular interaction with MSI Patent Attorneys, Agents, Engineers, Inventors and Administrative Professionals, both inside and outside of the Chicago Patent Operations Center. Many inventor groups are located in the United States, however, others are located internationally, including but not limited to, Poland, Malaysia, and Israel, so some flexibility in scheduling will be required.

Projects may include but are not limited to:

• Source copyright registration handling

• Patent IDS review, cross-check, preparation, and auditing

• Office action response drafting, inventor counseling, patent committee attendance, and invention disclosure review

• Outside counsel documentation support and process review, among others

The Patent Legal Intern may periodically participate in invention mining/harvesting sessions, and/or may take on follow-up responsibilities after such sessions complete.

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

• Primary work location is Chicago, but any other location where we have a physical patent attorney presence is available as well (Plantation, FL; Salt Lake City, UT; Vancouver, Canada). Will also consider fully remote for the right candidate.

• Candidates should have strong organization, leadership, and communication skills and an ability to create written documents with high quality and efficiency, as well as teach, advise, and inform internal department employees and supported business and engineering groups regarding completed and in-process projects.

• Candidates should also be timely, autonomous, dependable, and personally accountable.

• Willingness to work 40 hrs. per week

• Good interpersonal and team-work skills

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

  Agent registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) a plus

• Prior experience in a law firm or in-house law dept. a plus.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Electrical, Systems or Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
• Currently enrolled in an accredited full or part-time law school with an expected graduation date on or after Dec 2022

Vaccine Requirement

Motorola Solutions has implemented a voluntary COVID-19 vaccination policy. We strongly encourage all employees to be fully vaccinated. Any employee who is not vaccinated must wear a mask at all times when at a Motorola Solutions site or otherwise meeting with other Motorola Solutions employees or customers. Employees who have submitted proof of vaccination must follow site-specific or local mask requirements. Additionally, certain local governments or Motorola Solutions' customers may have vaccine requirements that apply to some of our employees.

Travel RequirementsNone
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeIntern
Referral Payment PlanYes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits effective Day 1
• 401K with Company Match and Day 1 vesting
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or, any other protected characteristic.