Patent Expert Specializing in Watchmaking, Precision Mechanics or Mechanical Engineering (m/f/d) - 80 – 100%, Immediate Start 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 .


Would you like to follow in Einstein's footsteps? Then apply at the House of Inventions! You will dive into the world of intellectual property and acquire the skills to use professional search engines and databases purposefully and to participate in the examination of national patent applications. Our clients are patent attorneys, industrial companies, individual inventors, as well as educational and research institutions.

Patent Expert Specializing in Watchmaking, Precision Mechanics or Mechanical Engineering (m/f/d)

What Awaits You With Us

• Examination and research of incoming patent applications
• Conducting patent and technology searches within the scope of commercial services
• Providing oral and written information on patent matters within the scope of information services
• Participation in internal and external training and further education in the field of intellectual property, especially in the patent area
• Internal knowledge exchange to maintain and promote technical knowledge and patent expertise

What Makes You Successful

• Completed scientific or engineering degree, preferably in watchmaking, precision mechanics, or mechanical engineering
• French language skills at native level (C1) and very good German and English skills, both spoken and written
• Several years of professional experience and/or a doctorate is an advantage
• Prior knowledge in the field of patents is welcome
• Solution-oriented and pragmatic thinking
• Independent, reliable, and precise working style
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and complete them on time in a digital environment
• Flexible and open to new things

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 .