Trademark Examiner (m/f/d) - 80-100%, Start Immediately or by Arrangement

The Federal Institute of Intellectual Property is the key federal hub for patents, trademarks, and copyright. Join us to foster innovation and cultural diversity! Tasks • Evaluate and decide on trademark protection eligibility through research. • Provide clear and precise written explanations for trademark rejections. • Assist clients with oral and written inquiries regarding trademarks. Skills • University degree or equivalent qualification with some work experience. • Strong interest in technological innovation and research. • Excellent communication skills in German or French and the other language. 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. Curious? Then you are in the right place with us! For the Trademarks & Designs department, we are looking for inquisitive 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. Through your work, you contribute to reliably meeting processing deadlines and ensuring satisfied customers. And incidentally, you will acquire a wealth of knowledge – perfect for shining in the next quiz round. 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 practical justifications • You convince with your editorial and argumentative skills in letters 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, internal training, or projects) What makes you successful • You have a university degree or a comparable qualification, complemented by initial professional experience • Experience or strong interest and a pronounced affinity for technological innovation and process automation • You are a native speaker of German or French and have very good knowledge of the other language • You enjoy researching, editing, and arguing • You have a broad general education, a quick grasp, and an interest in legal issues • You like working independently, meeting deadlines, and working in multilingual teams • You are open to new things and feel at home working with digital processes and project teams Your contact Mr Basil Brändle HR Specialist Phone 031 377 70 31 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.