Intellectual Property Intern

Job description

IP Intern to Chanel department handling 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.   No practice of Swiss law; very little EU practice.

Term: Ideally full time (part time possible) - Temporary (6 to 12 months).

Start date: November 18. 2019

Mission:

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), licensing, preparation/finalisation of template letters and other documents.

Handling enforcement cases, including conducting preliminary on-line research, under attorney supervision.

Collate and organise 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.  Analyse and record the results in chart form.

Entry/ updating of data and documents in internal IP database.

Skills/Experience Required

Qualifications: 

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

General non-IP skills:

Ability to work alone with light supervision and as part of a team.

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 plus.

IT proficient and familiar with Excel/Microsoft Office. PowerPoint is a bonus.

Self-sufficient - in terms of administrative matters including email and database updating.

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