Economic Intern (m/f/d)
- 08 October 2026
- 100%
- Internship
- German (Native language), French (Intermediate), English (Fluent)
About the job
The Economics Department provides services within the IGE that deal with all economic aspects of intellectual property law from a macroeconomic and partly business economics perspective. Politico-economic questions related 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 events organised by the IGE in view of the AI Summit 2027 in Geneva
- You prepare a current economic issue from 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
Shape your future with us. We look forward to hearing from you!
About us
The Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property is the central federal contact point 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 IGE and our attractive employment conditions can be found at www.ige.ch .
