Rivian · 4 hours ago
JD Intern - Intellectual Property
US-CA-Irvine
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$35/hr - $45/hrRivian is an innovative automotive company focused on electric vehicles, and they are seeking a JD Intern to support their Intellectual Property team. The role involves assisting with patent application drafting, conducting prior art searches, and collaborating with IP attorneys to strengthen Rivian's patent portfolio.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Draft and refine patent applications and claims for hardware, software, and AI-related inventions based on inventor disclosures, technical documentation, and patent committee feedback
Conduct prior art searches and patent landscape reviews to evaluate patentability and support filing and prosecution strategies for Rivian’s vehicle, battery, autonomy, and AI technologies
Support prosecution activities (e.g., reviewing search reports, proposed claim amendments, and examiner communications) and help prepare draft responses or recommendations under attorney supervision
Collaborate with IP attorneys, patent agents, and engineers to clarify technical concepts, document key innovations, and align filings with Rivian’s product and technology roadmaps
Contribute to IP operations and AI tooling, such as experimenting with or improving internal Generative AI agents used for invention harvesting, drafting, and IP reporting workflows
Qualification
Required
Current, full-time law school student (rising 3L or 2L with previous patent experience) or equivalent law student in an accredited program, with a strong interest in patent law and technology
Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related field (or equivalent significant coursework/experience in these areas), ideally with exposure to AI/ML, data science, or related topics
Demonstrated experience analyzing technical materials and writing clearly for legal and technical audiences, such as lab projects, research, technical reports, prior IP work, or projects involving software, data, or AI systems
Strong analytical, organization, and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters, incorporate feedback, and work cross‑functionally with engineers and legal colleagues, including comfort working with AI‑enabled tools where appropriate
Eligible to sit for the patent bar exam (prefer degrees in mechanical or electrical engineering, physics or biotechnology)
Must be available to work at least 40 hours a week Monday-Friday
Excellent communication skills both oral and written
Preferred
Coursework or practical experience in patent law (e.g., patent law class, patent clinic, journal note, or related research); familiarity with USPTO practice and basic claim structure is strongly preferred, and interest in AI/IP issues is a plus
Benefits
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Medical insurance benefits
Company
Rivian
Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.
Founded in 2009
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$21.93BKey Investors
Volkswagen GroupUS Department of EnergyIllinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
2025-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2024-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $6.6B
2024-05-02Grant· $827M
Leadership Team
Robert Scaringe
Chief Executive Officer
Claire McDonough
Chief Financial Officer
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