Titre:  Intellectual Property (IP) - intern

Description de l'emploi

We are actively looking for an intern for our Intellectual Property department for a period of 6 months.

The IP Intern will handle clearance, protection and enforcement of international trademark, design and domain name portfolio in diverse range of jurisdictions including Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Russia (and other former CIS countries) Turkey, Poland, Scandinavia, India and Latin America.  

No practice of Swiss law; very little EU practice.

• Term: Full-time internship
• Duration: 6 months
• Location : Geneva
• Start Date : Mid June 2024

An internship agreement is mandatory (Une convention de stage est obligatoire)!

Missions:

Handle short- and longer-term projects in co-ordination with attorneys and/or paralegals, including those relating to global IP portfolio enhancement (auditing existing rights, supplementing and broadening protection).

Handling enforcement cases, including conducting preliminary on-line research, under attorney supervision.

Collate and organize documentary evidence required for legal actions/well known mark recognition in several jurisdictions.

Conduct legal research on various topics in key jurisdictions, liaising with external lawyer network as required.  Analyze and record the results in chart form.

Preparation/finalization of template letters and other documents.

Management and processing of documents and data.

Skills/Experience Required

Qualifications: 

Completed bachelor's degree in law.  Completed or currently following a specialization in IP with strong knowledge of trademarks/designs.

Attributes and non-IP skills:

Ability to work alone with light supervision and as part of a team.

Proactive, collaborative, flexible and curious.

Excellent attention to detail, critical thinking skills and solution orientated.

Advanced level of written English and strong reading comprehension skills required.  Working language is English.  Knowledge of other languages is a bonus.

IT proficient and familiar with Microsoft Office (incl. Excel and PowerPoint).

Self-sufficient - in terms of administrative matters including email and database updating.

Please send your CV and cover letter (both in English)