Patent Attorney Assistant

About the job

For our client, an established and internationally active patent attorney firm in Zurich, we are looking for an experienced and meticulous individual.

Patent Attorney Assistant

In this versatile role, you will support the patent team in managing national and international patent procedures and ensure smooth processes with your reliable working style.

Your tasks

• Preparation and submission of patent and PCT applications
• Administrative and formal support of ongoing patent procedures
• Independent monitoring and coordination of important deadlines
• Processing of official decisions in collaboration with the patent attorneys
• Correspondence with national and international patent offices
• Maintenance of patent files and data in the internal management system
• Administrative and organisational support of the patent team

Your profile

• Completed training as a patent attorney assistant is an essential requirement
• Professional experience in a patent attorney firm or a comparable IP environment
• Good knowledge of procedures at the European Patent Office (EPO) and PCT processes
• Experience in deadline monitoring and formal processing of patent applications
• Very good German and English skills
• Confident use of MS Office and ideally patent management systems
• Precise, structured and independent working style

What sets you apart

• High sense of responsibility and quality awareness
• Enjoyment of precise and varied tasks
• Reliability and discretion in handling confidential information
• Team spirit and enjoyment of international collaboration

Would you like to apply your experience in the patent field in a professional environment and appreciate a responsible role where accuracy and independence count?

Then Karoline Niggli looks forward to receiving your application via the application button.