Economic Intern (m/f/d) - 100%, Start 1 January 2027 or by arrangement
- 08 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- 3003 Bern
Job summary
The Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property is the main government hub for patents, trademarks, and copyright. Join us in fostering innovation and cultural diversity.
Tasks
- Write reports on economic policy topics related to intellectual property.
- Support legal services with economically grounded input.
- Assist in organizing events for the AI Summit 2027 in Geneva.
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Economics with language proficiency in German, French, and English.
- Analytical and interconnected thinking skills are essential.
- Proficiency in MS Office and a solution-oriented work approach.
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About the job
The Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property is the federal government’s central point of contact 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 .
The Economics Division provides services within the IPI that deal with all economic aspects of intellectual property law from a macroeconomic and partly business economics perspective. Politico-economic questions relating to mostly legal matters play an important role.
Economic Intern (m/f/d)
What to expect with us
- You write background reports on economic policy topics in the field of intellectual property law
- You support specialised legal services with economically sound input
- You assist in managing various studies commissioned to third parties
- You draft speaking notes, presentation components, economic clarifications
- You help prepare the events organised by the IPI in view of the AI Summit 2027 in Geneva
- You prepare a current economic issue in the field of intellectual property and present it
What makes you successful
- Completed studies in economics (at least Bachelor’s degree)
- Native German speaker with good French and very good English skills
- Interest in political economy and in the economic analysis of law
- Interest in practical, applied economics and in the functioning of the federal administration
- Quick comprehension, analytical and interconnected thinking skills
- Solution- and goal-oriented as well as precise working style
- Committed, versatile and a team player
- Very good MS Office skills
Your contact
Ms Tanja Anthamatten
HR Consultant and Responsible for Talent Development
Phone 031 377 70 17
E-mail jobs@ipi.ch
About us
The Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property is the federal government’s central point of contact 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 .
