Intellectual Property Paralegal

At CHANEL, we are committed to creating the conditions for our employees to give their best, to feel respected for who they are, and to be confident in their ability to perform professionally.

Within the Legal Department, our ambition is to provide an attractive, diverse, and welcoming environment for the best talent to develop, and to deliver the highest level of support necessary to protect our brand.

Our values reflect this: excellence, integrity, agility, resilience, generosity, curiosity, and collaboration.

Reporting to a Senior Intellectual Property Counsel, and based in Geneva, Switzerland, you will support Chanel’s global IP protection and  enforcement activities, with a particular focus on online and offline enforcement across multiple jurisdictions.

You will work closely with local, Regional and Global IP teams, as well as with an international network of external lawyers, investigators and service providers, to ensure the effective protection and enforcement of Chanel’s IP rights.

The role includes:

• Supporting global enforcement and anti-counterfeiting activities, including:
  • Coordination of customs seizures with authorities and external partners
  • Online monitoring and takedown programmes across marketplaces, social media and websites
  • Assisting with investigations into infringing activities and supply chains
  • Preparation and follow-up of cease-and-desist letters
• Providing support on infringement, opposition and cancellation matters, including pre-action research, document preparation, and case follow-up as well as third-party monitoring programs. 
• Assisting with online monitoring of infringement trends, and leveraging tech tools for  reporting and analysis
• Managing filings, prosecution, maintenance and recordals of trademarks, designs, and domain names;
• Handling official correspondence and deadlines with local trademark offices and WIPO, including preparing responses to official office actions.
• Conducting trademark clearances searches in various jurisdictions as needed.  Ability to review and analyze the results and provide concise risk analysis to the attorneys?  

• Responsible for administrative formalities and maintaining IP database records, ensuring accurate data entry, tracking of actions and rigorous deadline management.
• Support in preparing required documentation and supporting evidence for enforcement and portfolio matters. 
• Conducting legal and online research, preparing reports and supporting internal presentations.
• Following and communicating developments in enforcement practices, technologies and relevant legal frameworks, including the responsible use of new technologies and AI

You are energised by:

• Working as part of a collaborative and international team environment and contributing to local, Regional and Global projects
• Optimizing processes, continuous learning, including exploring new technologies and tools,
• Conducting research, analysing information and connecting the dots across matters and jurisdictions
• Managing tasks requiring agility, organisation and attention to detail
• Taking initiative and contributing to practical, solution-oriented outcomes
• Working in a dynamic environment with evolving enforcement challenges and tools

You will bring to the team:

• Law degree; specialization in Intellectual Property preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Intellectual Property, with a focus on brand protection.
• Familiarity with online enforcement tools, digital platforms, and IP databases  (including WIPO, EUIPO and national IP Offices).
• Prior experience with a legal or IP document and data management system.
• Enhanced digital literacy, curiosity and eagerness to learn, including interest in new technologies and responsible use of AI
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, combined with the ability to see the bigger picture
• A proactive, hands-on and solution-oriented mindset (“can-do” attitude)
• A strong team spirit and global mindset, with the ability to collaborate across regions and cultures
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and oral
• Fluency in English and French; additional languages a plus.    

This will give you the opportunity to:

• Play a central role in protecting a globally recognised brand through impactful enforcement work
• Gain exposure to multi-jurisdictional enforcement strategies, including customs, online and investigative actions
• Work within a highly collaborative and international IP team
• Develop expertise in emerging enforcement tools, digital environments and technologies

• Grow your skills in a dynamic environment that promotes learning, innovation and professional development.