Patent expert specialized in watchmaking, precision mechanics or mechanical engineering (m/f) - 80 – 100%, immediate start or date to be agreed
Key information
- Publication date:01 October 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Bern
Job summary
Join L'Institut Fédéral de la Propriété Intellectuelle (IPI), a leader in intellectual property. Embrace a collaborative environment that nurtures innovation and creativity.
Tasks
- Examine patent applications and conduct necessary research.
- Perform patent and technology research for IPI's services.
- Provide oral and written patent information as needed.
Skills
- University degree in natural sciences or engineering preferred.
- Fluency in French (C1) with good German and English skills.
- Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to prioritize tasks.
Is this helpful?
The Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI) is the Confederation's center of expertise for patents, trademarks, geographical indications, designs, and copyright. We help innovators and creators turn their ideas into value and thus contribute to promoting innovation, competitiveness, cultural diversity, and social progress. Under the name ip-search, the IPI also offers worldwide patent searches.
You will find additional information about the IPI's tasks and our attractive employment conditions at www.ipi.ch.
Do you want to follow in Einstein's footsteps? Then apply to the house of inventions! Dive into the world of intellectual property and develop the skills necessary to use professional research tools and databases in a targeted manner, as well as to contribute to the examination of national patent applications. Our clients are patent attorneys, industrial companies, individual inventors, and educational and research institutions.
Patent expert specialized in watchmaking, precision mechanics or mechanical engineering (m/f)
What awaits you with us
What awaits you with us
- Examine patent applications and conduct the necessary searches for this purpose
- Conduct patent and technology searches within the framework of the IPI's commercial service offering
- Provide patent-related information orally and in writing within the framework of the IPI's information service offering
- Participate in internal and external training related to intellectual property and especially patents
- Exchange knowledge internally to establish and expand skills and knowledge in the field of patents
What makes your success
What makes your success
- University degree in natural sciences or engineering, preferably in the field of watchmaking, precision mechanics or mechanical engineering
- Perfect command of French (C1) and very good knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken
- Several years of professional experience and/or a doctorate are an advantage
- Prior knowledge of patents is welcome
- Pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset
- Autonomy, reliability and precision
- Good ability to prioritize tasks and complete them within deadlines using digital tools
- Flexibility and openness to new things
Your contact person
Ms. Carmen Brantschen
HR Partner
Phone +41 31 377 70 07
E-Mail jobs@ipi.ch
Who are we?
The Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI) is the Confederation's center of expertise for patents, trademarks, geographical indications, designs, and copyright. We help innovators and creators turn their ideas into value and thus contribute to promoting innovation, competitiveness, cultural diversity, and social progress. Under the name ip-search, the IPI also offers worldwide patent searches.
You will find additional information about the IPI's tasks and our attractive employment conditions at www.ipi.ch.
