Economics Intern (f/m/d)

Key facts

What you bring

• Completed degree in economics (at least Bachelor’s level).
• Native German speaker with good French and very good English skills.
• Interest in political economy and in the economic analysis of law.
• Interest in practical, applied economics and in the functioning of the federal administration.
• Quick comprehension, analytical and systemic thinking, solution- and goal-oriented as well as precise working style.
• Highly motivated, versatilely interested and team-oriented.

Your tasks

• Writing background reports on economic policy topics in the field of intellectual property law.
• Supporting specialized legal services with economically sound input.
• Assisting in the management of various studies commissioned to third parties.
• Drafting speaking notes and presentation components and conducting economic clarifications.
• Contributing to the preparation of events organized by the IPI with a view to the AI Summit 2027 in Geneva.
• Preparing and presenting a current economic issue from the field of intellectual property.

What they offer

Internship in the Economics Division of the IPI with insights into the interface between economics and law as well as into the functioning of the federal administration. Opportunity to work on current economic policy topics and to prepare for the AI Summit 2027. Attractive employment conditions in accordance with the IPI’s specifications.

About the role

The Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI) is the central point of contact for the federal government on patents, trademarks, indications of source, design protection and copyright. The Economics Division provides services on economic aspects of intellectual property law from a macroeconomic and microeconomic perspective, with political-economic issues playing a central role. The internship offers insights into the interface between economics and law as well as into the functioning of the federal administration.

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