About SHL Medical

SHL Medical is a world-leading provider in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced self-injection devices. With a global team of 6,000 employees, we partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to deliver innovative autoinjectors, pen injectors, and other drug delivery systems that ensure effective treatment for patients. Headquartered in Switzerland since 2018, with key operations in Sweden, Taiwan, and the US, we are united by a commitment to innovation, impact, and growth. Together, we empower our people to develop solutions that make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions of patients while fostering a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic workplace for our colleagues.

Job Overview

This role involves coordinating SHL’s trademark and brand protection activities. Tasks involve liaising with internal

stakeholders and external counsel, docketing and recording deadlines, filing documents with appropriate authorities,

making payments such as for renewal fees and other official fees, handling incoming invoices, organizing meetings

and taking minutes, maintaining records and electronic files, preparing and obtaining signature of straightforward

legal documents, updating and managing our case management system and preparing reports. The Trademark/Legal

Paralegal is expected to take full responsibility for these tasks, reporting directly to the Head IP Strategy and Litigation.

Main Responsibilities

• Coordinate SHL’s trademark and brand protection activities
• File and prosecute trademark applications in Europe, United States and throughout the world, with the support of outside counsel
• Manage trademark disputes, including securing coexistence agreements and such like, with the support of outside counsel
• Advise stakeholders on trademark and brand protection issues
• Monitor competitor trademark activity, e.g. trademark watches
• Coordinate trademark clearance activities
• Prepare and obtain signature on POAs, NDAs, IP assignments etc.
• Draft outgoing correspondence and process incoming correspondence
• Take responsibility for docketing and managing deadlines
• Maintain case management system and improve work workflows to drive efficiency
• Handle invoice approval process according to the internal policy
• Prepare reports monitoring KPIs and other IP statistics
• Support the Head of IP Strategy and Litigation, CLO and other managers with team organization
• Perform other administrative tasks, as assigned by the Head of IP Strategy and Litigation

Minimum Qualifications

• Tertiary education (e.g. degree or diploma), or equivalent, ideally in a legal related field
• 3+ years’ work experience in IP administration relating to trademarks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal skills
• Outstanding IT capabilities, in particular MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Fluency in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal qualifications in IP/trademark work
• Right to act as professional representative before the EUIPO
• German language skills are a plus

We Offer:

• Challenging assignments in a fast-growing and innovative industry.
• A multicultural team and modern working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies.
• A place where we take pride in the inclusive and collaborative environment we have built - one where a true sense of belonging fosters meaningful exchange and shared growth.
• Various opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organization.
• Flexible hours and hybrid working policy. 

Interested in joining SHL Medical and in supporting us with your expertise and personality? Then we look forward to receiving your application to our Talent Acquisition Department.

For more information on SHL Medical, please visit: shl-medical.com/careers

Please note: We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this position.