Swatch Group Brand Protection Officer

Overview

The Swatch Group is a leading Swiss watchmaking conglomerate headquartered in Biel/Bienne, encompassing a portfolio of well‑known watch brands across all price segments. As one of the largest volume manufacturers of Swiss Made watches, the group integrates design, production and distribution across a global footprint of subsidiaries and Swiss production sites, and emphasizes innovation and sustainable manufacturing practices.

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive brand protection strategy to safeguard trademarks, designs and other intellectual property across global markets.
• Lead anti‑counterfeiting operations including investigations, evidence gathering, coordination with local law enforcement and customs, and execution of seizures where appropriate.
• Monitor online marketplaces, social media and distribution channels; manage takedown requests and relationships with platform providers and enforcement partners.
• Prepare and issue cease‑and‑desist communications, coordinate civil and administrative proceedings with external counsel, and support litigation when required.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with legal, commercial, security, customs, and retail teams to align enforcement actions with business objectives and compliance standards.
• Maintain accurate case management records, draft regular enforcement reports and KPIs for senior management, and represent the company in industry working groups and public authorities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Law or equivalent; specialization or coursework in intellectual property law preferred.
• Proven in‑house or law‑firm experience in trademark, design or anti‑counterfeiting enforcement.
• Solid understanding of cross‑border enforcement mechanisms, customs procedures and online marketplace takedown processes.
• Strong drafting skills for enforcement notices, settlements and case documentation; experience working with external counsel.
• Demonstrated ability to manage investigations, coordinate multi‑jurisdictional actions and engage with public authorities and commercial partners.

Skills

Experience

Typically 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in intellectual property, brand protection or enforcement, with exposure to cross‑border investigations and collaboration with law enforcement or customs authorities; prior in‑house experience at a consumer goods or luxury brand is advantageous.

Education

Master’s degree in Law or equivalent; specialization in intellectual property or related postgraduate qualification preferred. Admission to the bar is an asset but not mandatory.

Workplace

Culture

Swatch Group combines Swiss watchmaking heritage with contemporary industrial scale, fostering a culture that values craftsmanship, technical excellence and innovation. The workplace emphasizes cross‑disciplinary collaboration across brands and production sites, with a practical focus on sustainability and continuous improvement.

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