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Active Externships in practice area: Patent Law

Externship SitePractice AreaDetails
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) - Technology Transfer Office
Summer
Health Law, IP Law, Patent Law

Semester requirement: 1
Credits: 3

SITE DESCRIPTION

The Technology Transfer Office handles all issues relating to the intellectual property rights of CDC. Intern assignments may include review of the patentability of new technologies, the marketability of inventions, licensing agreements, confidential disclosure agreements, royalty payments, marketing materials, and trademark and copyright applications. See www.cdc.gov/tto.

STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS

Prerequisites:
None

Preferences:

  • 2L and 3L students
  • Background in the biological sciences or engineering is useful
  • Students who have taken intellectual property, patent law, or licensing cources
  • Students planning a career in patent law  

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Student must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
  • At the time of application please submit a one paragraph statement (approximately 50 - 75 words) explaining why you want to take this externship.
  • Interviews wil be conducted at the CDC. If you are selected to interview, be sure to allow at least 20 minutes before the scheduled interview time to complete the security clearance process.
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