Chanel Intellectual Property Intern

Closed The candidacy window for this position at Chanel has closed.

While this position is no longer receiving submissions as of April 3, 2026, we invite you to explore further opportunities at Chanel or browse all open roles.

Continue Your Search

We invite you to review more currently available roles:

Location
Switzerland
└Geneva
└Geneva
Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Posted
Mar 16, 2026

About Chanel

Chanel is an independent French luxury house recognised worldwide for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrance and beauty. As an employer, Chanel combines an artisanal heritage with global operations and a high standard of professional excellence, valuing discretion, creativity and rigorous protection of its creative assets across corporate functions including legal and intellectual property.

Chanel — Intellectual Property Intern in Geneva. Summer internship (July 2026) supporting trademark, design and copyright portfolio management within Chanel's legal team.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support management of the global trademark, design and copyright portfolio, including docketing, renewals and accurate record-keeping.
  • Conduct clearance searches and preliminary IP research and analysis for product launches, campaigns and collaborations.
  • Prepare and file routine administrative documents and correspondence with national and international IP offices and registries.
  • Assist in coordination with external counsel on oppositions, litigation matters and prosecution strategy; organise case files and related invoices.
  • Draft summaries, legal memos and presentations for internal stakeholders and support monitoring of third-party activity and potential infringements.
  • Maintain IP trackers and databases to ensure compliance with deadlines and internal procedures.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a law degree (LLB, JD or Master's) with coursework or demonstrable interest in intellectual property law.
  • Strong academic record, analytical aptitude and attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a professional legal context; high standards of discretion and confidentiality.
  • Available to work full-time during the July 2026 internship period and able to commit to the internship duration.
  • Right to work in Switzerland or ability to obtain necessary work authorisation for the internship period.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Outlook (e-mail and calendaring) IP registries and databases (e.g., WIPO e-Register, EUIPO, Swissreg) IP docketing systems and accurate record-keeping

Experience

Previous internship or practical experience in a law firm or an in-house legal/IP team is advantageous but not mandatory; practical exposure to trademark or copyright work will be viewed favourably.

Education

Current enrolment in a recognised law programme (LLB, JD or Master's) with an interest or coursework in intellectual property law.

Workplace

The role is situated in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.

Culture

Chanel cultivates a culture of craftsmanship, discretion and excellence. The legal and IP teams operate in a collaborative, international environment that emphasises professional development and the rigorous protection of the brand's creative and commercial assets.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

Frequently Asked Questions

A.

The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Chanel, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «IP Legal Intern», «Trademark & IP Intern», «Intellectual Property Assistant (Intern)», «Legal Intern — Intellectual Property», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.