Intellectual Property Researcher Intern (Summer 2025)

What You Will Do

• Apply your educational experience to solve actual real-world business problems.
• Receive real-life experience in contracting, corporate and other areas of business-related law and dispute resolution.
• Support the day-to-day legal service needs of client businesses.
• Development/refreshing of training materials in intellectual property areas/topics.
• Research changes/developments in IP, artificial intelligence (AI) and data regulations and laws impacting the business.
• Collaborate with peers and present findings at the conclusion of the internship to the Clarios executive leadership team.
• Lead or support projects, many of which have exposure to leaders within Clarios.

How You Will Do It

• Preparing and project managing the updating or creation of certain agreements, training and/or programs, such as incorporating AI considerations into agreements, training R&D team members on trade secret programs and obtaining licensing rights for social media content.
• Assisting with the day-to-day legal support activities supporting business interactions affected by IP considerations.
• Supporting analysis of IP support for Clarios’ global products and services.
• Refreshing/developing training material on selected IP topics affecting contracting, risk management and compliance for business clients.
• Preparing articles and FAQs to be used by Clarios team members for IP training.

What We Look For

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college/university and currently enrolled in law school, 1L or 2L standing.
• Having an undergraduate degree in the sciences is a plus.
• U.S. citizen or legal right to work in the U.S.
• Ability to be in the greater Milwaukee area in the summer.
• Duration: Summer 2025. Up to 40 hours per week. Part-time during the school year may be available.
• Working Arrangements: Hybrid internship – must have a quiet workspace away from interruptions, with the option to work in the office. Be able to maintain regular contact with the supervisor/team via virtual methods.
• PLEASE NOTE that applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.

What We Do Here

Glendale, Wisconsin is home to the U.S. corporate headquarters of Clarios - a global leader in advanced battery technologies. Here on our Glendale campus, we have 400 employees and have been here since 2019. Together, we support our global organization of over 16,000 people and actively participate in community events to support our hometown of Milwaukee.

What you get:

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
• Parental and caregiver leave programs
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
• Clarios has been recogizned as one of 2024's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the second consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction. 

Who we are:
Clarios is the creator behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands. We are the car battery found in most new vehicles including leading brands such as Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. Our 16,000 employees develop, manufacture, and distribute batteries for virtually every type of vehicle. We recover, recycle, and reuse up to 99% of our battery materials, leading sustainability practices in our industry. Clarios, formerly Johnson Controls Battery Group, is currently a Brookfield portfolio company. Learn more about us at www.clarios.com.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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