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Internship Patent Law Biomedical Engineering Jobs

LS Patent Counsel

Burlington, MA · On-site

$147K - $220K/yr

... biomedical engineering or related discipline * JD from an accredited law school * Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office * Minimum of 3 years of patent law ...

... chemistry, chemical engineering, or biomedical engineering * Strong legal, analytical ... local law: ​ * The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay ...

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How much do internship patent law biomedical engineering jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship patent law biomedical engineering in the United States is $19.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Patent Law Biomedical Engineering vs Internship Patent Law Mechanical Engineering?

AspectInternship Patent Law Biomedical EngineeringInternship Patent Law Mechanical Engineering
Required CredentialsBiomedical engineering background, patent law basicsMechanical engineering background, patent law basics
Work EnvironmentHealthcare, medical device companies, law firmsManufacturing, automotive, aerospace industries, law firms
Employer & Industry UsageMedical device firms, biotech companies, patent law firmsEngineering firms, manufacturing companies, patent law firms
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding internship roles in biomedical patent lawUnderstanding internship roles in mechanical patent law

Internship Patent Law Biomedical Engineering focuses on patent law within the healthcare and medical device sectors, requiring knowledge of biomedical concepts. In contrast, Internship Patent Law Mechanical Engineering pertains to patent law in manufacturing and mechanical systems, emphasizing mechanical engineering principles. Both roles involve patent application processes but differ in industry focus and technical background requirements.

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Infographic showing various Internship Patent Law Biomedical Engineering job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,174 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

Associate General Counsel, Patent Prosecution

AbbVie

Waltham, MA • On-site

$182K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago


AbbVie rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 103 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 86 rated pharmaceutical


Job description

Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
AbbVie is searching for an in-house Associate General Counsel for our Patent Prosecution group, part of AbbVie's Intellectual Property, Transactions, and Innovation legal team. This position will support AbbVie's pharmaceutical products and be based in our offices in North Chicago, IL, Waltham, MA, South San Francisco, CA, or Irvine, CA with a hybrid work model (on site 3+ days/week).
Acting individually and in cross-functional teams, the Associate General Counsel will develop and implement intellectual property strategies for AbbVie's products and product candidates, with a focus on neuroscience.
Responsibilities:
  • Maximize AbbVie's competitive position through creation and implementation of intellectual property strategies
  • Provide legal advice and counsel to cross-functional R&D and business teams on a variety of IP-related matters
  • Draft, file, and prosecute strategically useful patent applications worldwide both directly and through management of outside counsel
  • Challenge and defend patents in IPR, opposition, interference, and other post-grant proceedings
  • Conduct prior art searches, analyze third-party patent positions, and conduct due diligence to support business development activities

Qualifications
  • JD degree from an accredited law school, state bar admission enabling in-house practice (specific state not required), and registration to practice before the USPTO
  • 8+ years of experience practicing patent law as an attorney or patent agent at a law firm and/or life sciences company, including substantial U.S. and foreign patent prosecution
    • Experience with India, China, and emerging markets a plus
  • Technical background relevant for pharmaceutical patent prosecution, such as:
    • Experience with small molecule and/or biological pharmaceutical discovery & development, and/or
    • Technical degree in relevant field, such as molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, or biomedical engineering
  • Strong legal, analytical, communication, collaboration, and people skills
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects to meet deadlines

Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
  • This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html

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About AbbVie

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AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health, and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Industry

Scientific research and development services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

North Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

2013