About this role

Creating or updating policies for the patent program
Assisting with identification of and/or review of patentable inventions
Performing patent analysis
Creating or updating policies for the trademark program
Supporting review of artificial intelligence functionality
Assisting in contract negotiations, particularly where IP or AI issues arise
Supporting litigation and/or indemnification matters
Assisting with ad-hoc projects by researching legal issues and regulatory developments and preparing summaries of research
Collaborating with Calix’s team of in-house attorneys, outside counsel, business and engineering groups

Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of an ABA-accredited law school
Interested in pursuing a career in intellectual property
Some courses in intellectual property
Excellent written and oral communication
Attention to detail
Strong Analytic skills
Experience in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field
An undergraduate or graduate degree in a technical or scientific field is a plus
Experience with AI is a plus
Experience with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Able to work for the complete summer break (May
August or June
September)

Intellectual Property, Products Legal Intern

Key skills