About the job
Join our dynamic Intellectual Property Department at our headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland. We are in search of a dedicated and collaborative Intellectual Property Paralegal who will play a pivotal role in managing our IP operations and docketing system. This integral position focuses primarily on overseeing our global patent portfolio, ensuring its integrity, and supporting our trademark initiatives.
The successful candidate will be a professionally trained IP paralegal with extensive knowledge of global patent procedures. Reporting directly to the Head of IP Operations, you will collaborate closely with our IP attorneys and inventors to facilitate seamless procedural support while actively implementing process improvements.
Your Responsibilities
- Oversee the IP docketing and document management systems, ensuring precise data and timely tracking of critical deadlines.
- Handle e-filings and correspondence with EPO (myEPO) and WIPO (ePCT), preparing necessary formal documents (POAs, Assignments, IDS).
- Coordinate with foreign counsel for national phase entries, Paris Convention filings, EP validations, and subsequent prosecution.
- Manage trademark filings, prosecution, renewals, and availability searches across CH, EUIPO, and WIPO.
- Supervise annuity and renewal payments for patents and trademarks.
- Provide operational and financial support including invoice review, budget input, and signature coordination.
- Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency in IP operations.
We seek more than a checklist of skills; we are looking for a candidate who shares our passion for science with purpose.