Intellectual Property Intern

Overview

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.

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

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.

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.