Lawyer (m/f/d) - 80 - 100 %<br/>Start immediately or by arrangement

About the job

The Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property is the central contact point of the federal government 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.

Further information about the tasks of the IPI and our attractive employment conditions can be found at www.ige.ch .


Is case law in trademark law no secret to you? Would you like to actively shape the development of this area of law and put your expertise at the service of the Trademarks & Designs department of the IPI? Legal clarifications inspire you, you enjoy writing precise texts and constructively passing on your knowledge while handling applications or other specific cases? Then we offer you a position where you can fully utilise your skills and develop further in a stimulating environment.

The Trademarks & Designs department manages the register and the application procedure for all industrial property rights (patents, trademarks and designs), examines 40,000 trademark and design registration applications annually and assesses 600 trademark conflicts.

Lawyer (m/f/d)

What to expect with us

• Preparation of analyses as well as cross-departmental clarification of complex issues related to trademark practice (mainly registration, opposition and cancellation procedures due to non-use)
• Monitoring Swiss and European case law on absolute and relative grounds for refusal
• Supporting the section heads of trademark examination and the trademark experts by providing legal information and advice on complex applications
• Conducting internal and external presentations
• Independent formal and substantive processing of complex national and international trademark registration applications
• Independent drafting of complex formal and substantive decisions in opposition and cancellation procedures due to non-use

What makes you successful

• You have a degree in law (Bachelor or Master) and additional legal training (bar admission, doctorate in law, LL.M.)
• Your strengths include great editorial skill as well as the ability to express complex ideas clearly and understandably both in writing and orally
• You possess critical thinking, are creative and interested in writing scientific texts and clarifications
• You have at least five years of experience in trademark law
• You are a native German or French speaker and have very good knowledge of the other language as well as very good English skills

Ms Carmen Brantschen
HR Business Partner
Phone +41 31 377 70 07
Email jobs@ipi.ch

The Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property is the central contact point of the federal government 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.

Further information about the tasks of the IPI and our attractive employment conditions can be found at www.ige.ch .