Eidgenössisches Institut für Geistiges Eigentum
Bern
Apprenticeship as Commercial Clerk (KV) EFZ – Services and Administration (m/f/d) - with/without Vocational Baccalaureate Start of apprenticeship: August 2027
- 05 August 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Bern
Job summary
Join the Federal Institute of Intellectual Property, the hub for patents and copyrights. Embrace a dynamic work environment with growth opportunities.
Tasks
- Collaborate across departments in diverse projects every six months.
- Develop skills in administration, communication, and customer relations.
- Receive personalized mentorship throughout your training journey.
Skills
- Secondary school diploma or equivalent with strong language skills.
- Proficient in German, with good French and English skills.
- Strong computer skills and attention to detail.
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About the job
The Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property is the central federal contact point for patents, trademarks, geographical indications, design protection, and copyright. We support innovators and creatives in turning their ideas into value, thereby promoting innovation, competitiveness, cultural diversity, and social progress. Under the label ip-search, we also offer worldwide patent searches.
You can find our attractive apprenticeship conditions at www.ige.ch .
Start your training where ideas are protected.
Behind almost every well-known logo, clever invention, or innovative design lies intellectual property. As the only organisation in Switzerland, we grant and manage the protection rights for these. Inventive minds register their innovations and creations with us, thus protecting them from imitation – whether trademarks, patents, or designs.
During your apprenticeship, you will gain exciting insights into a world that shapes our everyday life more than one might initially assume. Discover how much intellectual property is contained in everyday objects here .
Apprenticeship as Commercial Clerk (KV) EFZ – Services and Administration (m/f/d)
- Varied training: Every six months you will change your place of deployment and gain in-depth insights into various exciting areas such as trademark, patent and design protection, secretariat, finance, and communication.
- Diverse tasks: You will write letters, contracts, and emails, communicate with customers, organise appointments, and learn the versatile commercial activities from the ground up.
- Professional breadth: You will work in different teams and projects, further develop your professional and personal skills, and discover where your strengths lie.
- Personal support: Throughout your training, you will be accompanied and supported by dedicated practical trainers – with heart, commitment, and know-how.
- A secondary or good intermediate school leaving certificate
- Very good German skills as well as good knowledge of French and English
- Enjoy working with computers and administrative tasks
- A quick grasp and a reliable and careful working style
- Curiosity, willingness to learn, and motivation
- Enjoy contact with people and working in a team
Ms Tanja Anthamatten
HR Consultant and Responsible for Talent Development
Phone 031 377 70 17
Email jobs@ipi.ch
The Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property is the central federal contact point for patents, trademarks, geographical indications, design protection, and copyright. We support innovators and creatives in turning their ideas into value, thereby promoting innovation, competitiveness, cultural diversity, and social progress. Under the label ip-search, we also offer worldwide patent searches.
You can find our attractive apprenticeship conditions at www.ige.ch .
