Lawyer / Attorney (m/f/d)
- 14 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), English (Fluent), French (Intermediate)
About the job
Do you want to dive into the world of industrial property rights? Then the position with us in the Legal Service for Industrial Property Rights is just right for you. Here you apply trademark and patent law at national and international levels, further develop it, and can actively help shape intellectual property law.Lawyer / Attorney (m/f/d)
What awaits you with us
- You independently manage Federal Council matters in trademark and patent law
- You contribute to trademark and patent law legislation at national and international levels
- As a delegation member, you represent Switzerland in international negotiations in the field of trademark and patent law
- You take on the independent management of administrative procedures and administrative court proceedings, including legal enforcement as well as drafting orders and legal documents
- You conduct investigations and answer complex legal questions
What makes you successful
- You have a completed degree (lic. iur., MLaw)
- A lawyer's licence or other legal further training is an advantage
- You have excellent command of German, English and a second official language, both spoken and written
- You are motivated to gain experience in the field of intellectual property
- You communicate complex matters clearly, understandably and with style, both orally and in writing
- You are flexible and resilient and present yourself confidently and convincingly
Your contact
Ms Carmen Brantschen
HR Business Partner
Phone +41 31 377 70 07
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 contact point of the Confederation for patents, trademarks, geographical indications, design protection and copyright. We support innovators and creatives in turning their ideas into value and thus promote 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 .
