Legal Officer - 26155-FT
World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO • genf, Switzerland
Role Description
Patent and Technology Law Division, Patents and Technology Sector
Grade - P3
Contract Duration - 2 years *
Duty Station: CH-Geneva
Application Deadline: 08-Jun-2026, 11:59:00 PM CET
1. Organizational Context
a. Organizational Setting
The position is located in the Patent and Technology Law Division (PTLD) within WIPO’s Patents and Technology Sector. The Division supports the balanced evolution of the international patent framework, administers certain patent-related treaties, and assists Member States with legislative, policy and normative advice in patent related fields, including trade secrets. PTLD also coordinates WIPO’s work on Standard Essential Patents (SEPs).
b. Purpose Statement
The position supports the implementation and coordination of WIPO’s initiatives on Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) by conducting legal research, managing projects and contributing to policy and analytical outputs. The...