Trademark Examiner (m/f/d) - 60 – 100%, Entry immediately or by arrangement

The Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property is the central contact point of the federal government 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.

More information about the tasks of the IPI and our attractive employment conditions can be found at www.ige.ch .


For the Trademarks & Designs department, we are looking for curious personalities to strengthen our team and help examine over 30,000 Swiss and international trademarks annually. You don't have to be an Einstein, but it helps if you know that Apple is more than just a fruit and not every panda lives in a zoo. You can expect varied work where you can research, discuss, argue, decide, and develop yourself further. With your work, you contribute to reliably meeting processing deadlines and ensuring satisfied customers. And incidentally, you acquire a lot of knowledge – perfect for shining in the next quiz round. Curious? Then you are right with us!

Trademark Examiner (m/f/d)

What awaits you with us

• You decide whether a trademark can be protected – through your ability to research and formulate practice-compliant justifications
• You convince with your editorial and argumentative skills in writing that clearly and precisely explain the various grounds for refusal of a trademark
• You provide oral and written information to our customers
• In the medium term, there is the possibility to work in various teams or groups of experts (e.g., in the area of practical application, organizational development, internal training, or projects)

What makes you successful

• You have a university degree or a comparable qualification (e.g., CAS Paralegal, HF Law), preferably supplemented by initial professional experience
• You are a native Italian speaker and have very good German and French skills
• You enjoy researching, editing, and arguing
• You have a broad general education, a quick grasp, and an interest in legal issues
• You like independent, deadline-driven work in multilingual teams
• You are open to new things and feel at home working with digital processes and project teams

Ms. Carmen Brantschen
HR Business Partner
Phone +41 31 377 70 07
Email jobs@ipi.ch

The Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property is the central contact point of the federal government 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.

More information about the tasks of the IPI and our attractive employment conditions can be found at www.ige.ch .