Job title: IP Paralegal Trademarks

Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Job model: Hybrid

As IP Paralegal Trademarks at dsm-firmench, you will play a key role in assisting IP counsel in expanding, maintaining and protecting our trademark portfolio. You will join a team of experienced trademark paralegals. This role offers an exciting opportunity to learn and make valuable contribution to an evolving team. If you are passionate about trademarks and ready for an exciting new challenge, we would love to have you join us!

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrative IPR Management: Update IP management systems, file trademark applications (in-house/agent), prepare cost estimates, maintain IPRs (renewals, DOU, AOU, EOU, fees), monitor deadlines, and provide overviews.
• Trademark Searches: Conduct trademark availability searches and prepare reports for IP counsel.
• Actions at IPO: Handle office actions, oppositions, cancellations, and infringement matters with IP counsel support.
• Adapting to IP Law Changes: Absorb, understand, and apply changes in IP laws and procedures, integrating updates into the IP management system.
• Global Communication: Liaise effectively with local agents, IP offices worldwide, third parties, and team members while ensuring adherence to national procedures.
• TLA & Contract Management: Manage and draft Trademark License Agreements (TLAs) and support IP counsel in improving efficiency related to portfolio management, overviews, and contracts.
• Operational Efficiency: Enhance processes to streamline administrative and strategic IP functions for IP counsel.

We bring:

• Being part of an interdisciplinary intellectual property team, with your focus being on trademarks
• A diverse and exciting portfolio related to nutrition, food and fragrance products
• The opportunity to work for a highly socially responsible company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose
• Career development opportunities with great opportunities to learn and grow
• To be part of a company shaping a strong legacy through breakthrough industrial innovations and technology

You bring:

• Educational Background: Completed secondary general education (CFC, bachelor in paralegal studies/legal officer, or university bachelor's in law).
• Trademark Expertise: Successfully completed external trademark (paralegal) training.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in English and French (German is a plus).
• Professional Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Key Skills: Strong communication abilities, adept at simplifying complex data into concise reports, and proficient in technology, IP management systems, and external IPO systems.
• Mindset & Attitude: Growth-oriented, flexible, agile, and solution-focused.

The application process:
Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. For further information, please contact Maria Roman, Talent Acquisition Business Partner (maria.roman@dsm-firmenich.com).

Equal opportunities commitment:

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: (here,) there’s a place for everyone with us.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

About dsm-firmenich:

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

www.dsm-firmenich.com

Agency Statement:
Pease note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.