Trademark and design specialist (M/F) 100%

The company

Swatch Group is the leader of the Swiss watch industry. Headquartered in Biel, our Group owns 16 renowned watch brands in all price segments. As the leading manufacturer of Swiss Made watches in terms of volume, with activities that include design, manufacturing and distribution, we also focus on sustainability by integrating an eco-responsible approach into our 150 Swiss production sites. Joining Swatch Group means becoming part of a dynamic company with over 30 subsidiaries worldwide that values innovation and passion.

To support our Legal Department at the Swatch Group headquarter in Biel/Bienne, we are looking immediately or by arrangement a

Trademark and design specialist (M/F) 100%

Job description

Management of brand and design portfolios of Swatch Group companies, including:

• Advising Group companies on the protection of their brands and design at both national and international level
• Conducting availability searches for trademarks and monitoring newly registered trademarks and designs
• Filing, renewing, and analyzing brand and design portfolios
• Instructing external lawyers
• Identifying potential issues and developing solutions to obtain protection
• Handling disputes, in some cases in collaboration with external lawyers at national and international levels
• Monitoring processes and deadlines
• Completing formalities required to maintain rights
• Reporting and various administrative tasks related to portfolio management

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (paralegal) with several years of experience in the field of intellectual property, preferably in an international environment

• Business fluent French or German with good knowledge of the other language, very good level of English (written and spoken)
• Good communication skills, autonomy, strong ability to manage different tasks within deadlines and with diligence, responsiveness, and analytical mindset
• Team spirit, loyalty, flexibility, and sense of responsibility

Your new professional adventure begins here!

Choosing Swatch Group means being part of a community determined to shape the future. Here, every contribution is valuable and has the potential to influence our shared journey. In our companies, we value direct interpersonal relationships with our employees, which is why we do not offer working from home.

Join our dynamic and motivated team in a stimulating and pleasant environment!

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Company address

The Swatch Group Ltd

Seevorstadt 6

P.O. Box

2501 Biel/Bienne

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