Externships: Putting Theory into Practice
U.S. DHHS - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- Technology Transfer Office
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Description
(3) semester hours, one semester requirement. 2L and 3L students. Pre-requisites: None but background in the biological sciences or engineering is useful. Preference is given to students who have taken intellectual property, patent law, or licensing courses and to those planning a career in patent law. **IMPORTANT** - At the time of application please submit a one paragraph statement ( Approximately 50 - 75 words) of why you want to take this internship. The Technology Transfer Office handles all issues relating to the intellectual property rights of CDC. Intern assignments may include review of the patentability of new technologies, the marketability of inventions, licensing agreements, confidential disclosure agreements, royalty payments, marketing materials, and trademark and copyright applications. See www.cdc.gov/tto Although interns will be subject to security clearance, it is not essential that applicants be US citizens or permanent resident aliens. All students who have not previously taken an externship must attend a classroom component at the law school. Consent of the Lawyer Skills Externship Program faculty required for enrollment.
Credit hours: 3
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