Medacta is an international company specializing in the design, production, and distribution of innovative orthopaedic products, as well as in the development of accompanying surgical techniques. Established in 1999 in Switzerland, Medacta is active in joint replacement, spine surgery, and sports medicine. Medacta is committed to improving the care and well-being of patients and maintains a strong focus on healthcare sustainability. Medacta’s innovation, forged by close collaboration with surgeon leaders globally, began with minimally invasive surgical techniques and has evolved into personalized solutions for every patient. Through the M.O.R.E. Institute, Medacta supports surgeons with a comprehensive and tailored program dedicated to the advancement of medical education. Medacta is headquartered in Castel San Pietro, Switzerland, and operates in over 40 countries.

IP Paralegal:
The Paralegal Specialist - Intellectual Property will provide dedicated support to the Intellectual Property (IP) team within the IP Department. This role focuses on protecting and managing the company's intellectual property portfolio, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and supporting IP litigation and transactional matters. The Paralegal Specialist will assist with patent and trademark filings, maintain IP databases, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to safeguard the company's innovations and brand.

The candidate will be responsible for managing the following activities:
maintain accurate records of the company's IP assets, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, monitoring mailboxes and processing incoming correspondence, updating records system in respect of deadlines and formalities;
support IP filings, renewals, and maintenance with patent and trademark offices, managing deadlines and ensuring timely actions;
conduct legal research on IP law, case law, and relevant legal changes;
draft and review correspondence, assist in drafting agreements, and legal documents for IP matters, including licensing, confidentiality, and non-disclosure agreements;
liaise with foreign associates;
work closely with R&D, Product Development, Marketing, and other departments to ensure that IP rights are aligned with the company's strategic goals;
provide guidance to internal stakeholders on IP policies, procedures, and best practices, ensuring compliance with IP-related policies;
support IP litigation and dispute resolution, including case preparation, document collection, and evidence management;
maintain the IP database, ensuring accurate, up-to-date records for all IP assets and managing access for internal stakeholders.

Hard Skills:
high School diploma with good working experience in IP field or Bachelor’s degree in Law, Paralegal Studies, or a related field;
certification in paralegal studies or equivalent experience is preferred, QPIP certification would be a plus;
minimum 3-5 years of experience in a paralegal role, with a focus on intellectual property;
knowledge of IP management systems and familiarity with IP filing processes in the EU, US, and other relevant jurisdictions;
fluent in English.

Soft Skills:
excellent research, organizational, and time-management skills;
attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy in managing legal documents and deadlines;
strong written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with internal and external stakeholders;
ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and proactively address challenges;
strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex legal documents;
team-oriented with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.

What we offer:
permanent contract;
flexible working hours;
carpooling organized by Medacta;
incentives for mobility by public transport;
professional and non-professional accident insurance;
advantageous conventions;
growth opportunity, working in a continuously improving and expanding environment;
annual salary review linked to performance and professional development;
continuous training.

Medacta International is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.