Intellectual Property Patent Specialist

You will work with the JTI team based in Geneva, Switzerland on a daily basis and communicate with a global network of IP agents.  The candidate we are looking for will for the first part of the year exclusively work on documenting the existing work procedures performed by the current Geneva based administrators.

Candidates must be able to communicate with clients and foreign counsel in English. Excellent spelling, computer and organizational skills are a must. This person also needs to have the ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and manage deadlines.

• To provide dedicated support to the JTI Patent team in relation to the docketing of JTI’s patent  in the patent database.
• To provide full support to RMC Patent Manager and Director in the patent extension and renewal process.
• Provide full support: patent filing, preparing and obtaining the signature of documents (eg Powers of Attorney, Declarations and Assignments etc.), notarization and legalization of documents, etc.
• Downloading data from Patent docketing database and creating reports on outsourcing levels.
• Support Patent Director with the organisation of meetings, travel and expense reporting.

• Minimum 2 years work experience in FMCG or Law company in Patent Team
• Fluent written & spoken English
• In-depth knowledge of forecasting & logistics and distribution & warehousing management
• Problem solving, attention to detail and clear communication of complex results
• Ability to communicate analyses and outcomes to technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to self-start work in an unstructured environment