2027 Summer Associate: Intellectual Property

At Nixon Peabody, we are committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting talented individuals from a wide range of experiences and cultures, including individuals from a wide range of racial, ethnic, social, economic, religious, genders, and personal backgrounds. Therefore, we encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated salary for this position in Chicago is $4,134.00 per week. This salary is Nixon Peabody’s good faith estimate at the time of this posting.Summer associates with our patent team gain exposure to the full range of patent practice, including portfolio management, prosecution, post-grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and patent litigation across federal courts. Nixon Peabody's patent attorneys offer clients technical depth, industry knowledge, and an ability to offer legal services that achieve their business goals; and summer associates’ science or engineering backgrounds are a genuine asset in this work. Whether assisting with the development and protection of a client's patent portfolio, analyzing prior art, or supporting dispute resolution, summer associates come away with a clear, practical picture of what a career in patent law looks like, as well as the mentor relationships to help build toward that future. To learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at https://www.nixonpeabody.com/capabilities/practices/intellectual-property.