Intellectual Property (IP) Intern

Description

Rapsodo is a Sports Technology company with offices in the USA, Singapore, Turkey, and Japan. We develop sports analytics products that are data-driven, portable, and easy to use, empowering athletes at all skill levels to analyze and improve their performance. From Major League Baseball star pitchers to golf tour players, athletes worldwide use Rapsodo technology to up their game. Trusted by coaches and players from youth to professionals, Rapsodo provides real-time insights for all-time performance.

We are innovative, focused, and rapidly growing. We are continuously looking for team players who will stop at nothing to deliver state-of-the-art solutions as part of Team Rapsodo.

We are seeking an IP intern to work at the exciting intersection of Intellectual property and engineering. This internship offers exposure to a real-world patent work, collaboration with engineers and insight into in-house IP practice. This role is ideal for students considering careers in patent law, technology transfer or in-house IP roles.

What you will do:

Innovation Analysis

• Collaborate with engineering and R&D Teams to understand new technologies, product developments and innovation concepts.
• Review and analyze invention disclosures, assisting to translate technical ideas into patentable solutions under guidance from the IP team.
• Assist in evaluating the commercial potential and technical merits of innovative ideas.

Patent Support

• Support the IP team in maintaining and optimizing Rapsodo’s internal patent processes, including documentation and workflow efficiency.
• Assist with the preparation, review and filing patent applications, gaining hands-on exposure to patent drafting and prosecution processes in multiple jurisdictions.
• Maintain and update Rapsodo’s IP portfolio databases, records and filing documentation.
• Prepare IP-related presentations and reports for both technical and non-technical team members.

Research & Documentation

• Conduct patent and prior art searches to support invention evaluation and patent strategy.
• Assist with patent clearance searches under supervision of the IP team.
• Maintain organized and accurate IP records and supporting documentation.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or postgraduate students currently pursuing a Masters in IP Law (with a technical background) or a degree in engineering, computer science or related field with a strong interest in intellectual property.
• Solid understanding of engineering principles and technologies, with interest in intellectual property.
• Ability to grasp and communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Familiarity with software and system design, platform architecture is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive, motivated, and able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic and multi-cultural environment.

Benefits

We are a global leader in sports vision technology, powered by a team that believes in failing fast, learning faster, and winning as a team. At Rapsodo, you will thrive in a culture driven by customer focus, achieving more with less, and redefining what is possible. If you are eager to work independently while contributing to a dynamic, innovative, and passionate team, we encourage you to submit your application.