Intellectual Property (IP) Intern, January 2027

We are actively looking for an intern for our Intellectual Property department for a period 6 months.

The IP Intern will handle clearance, protection and enforcement of international trademark, design and domain name portfolio in diverse range of jurisdictions including Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Russia (and other former CIS countries) Turkey, Poland, Scandinavia, India and Latin America.

Missions

• Handle short- and longer-term projects in co-ordination with attorneys and/or paralegals, including those relating to global IP portfolio enhancement (auditing existing rights, supplementing and broadening protection).
• Handling enforcement cases, including conducting preliminary on-line research, under attorney supervision.
• Collate and organize documentary evidence required for legal actions/well known mark recognition in several jurisdictions.
• Conduct legal research on various topics in key jurisdictions, liaising with external lawyer network as required.  Analyze and record the results in chart form.
• Preparation/finalization of template letters and other documents.
• Management and processing of documents and data.

Skills/Experience Required

Qualifications

• Completed bachelor's degree in law.  Completed or currently following a specialization in IP with strong knowledge of trademarks/designs.

Attributes and non-ip skills

• Ability to work alone with light supervision and as part of a team.
• Proactive, collaborative, flexible and curious.
• Excellent attention to detail, critical thinking skills and solution orientated.
• Advanced level of written English and strong reading comprehension skills required.  Working language is English.  Knowledge of other languages is a bonus.
• IT proficient and familiar with Microsoft Office (incl. Excel and PowerPoint).
• Self-sufficient - in terms of administrative matters including email and database updating.

Please send your CV and cover letter (both in English)

Job conditions

An internship agreement is mandatory for this position and must meet the following conditions:

• The internship must be part of your study program.
• The internship must be required for the completion of your degree.
• The internship must be validated by the award of academic credits.

Job information

• Contract: Full-time internship (100%) and in-person
• Start date: January 4, 2027
• Duration: 6 months
• Working days: 5 days a week, Monday to Friday
• Location: Geneva
• Fluent in English
• French: a real plus, but not mandatory