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Freshape was established with the vision of building a better world tomorrow.

We are currently looking for a highly motivated and specialized Junior Patent Analyst Intern to join our R&D team in our brand-new offices in Renens – Lausanne Area.

In this role, you will contribute to understanding new technologies, analysing patent literature, and supporting patent-related activities such as prior art searches, freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses, and invention disclosures. We offer hands-on training in patent searching and IP workflows, as well as the opportunity to develop expertise in intellectual property. This internship may lead to a full-time position.

This position is 100% on site.

YOUR MISSION

• Support prior art searches for patent filings

• Assist in Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) searches

• Support technology landscape analyses

• Read and analyse patent literature and technical documents

• Assist in understanding and summarizing technical concepts and invention

• Prepare draft summaries of technical inventions and patent documents

• Support inventors in preparing Invention Disclosure Forms (IDFs)

• Participate in technical discussions with R&D teams

• Support internal patent-related activities and documentation

YOUR PROFILE‍ ‍

• Master’s degree (ongoing or completed) in engineering, physics, chemistry, materials science, or another natural science discipline

• Experience working in an R&D laboratory or research environment (essential)

• Strong ability to understand technical concepts and willingness to learn to explain them clearly

• Ability to summarize technical information in a structured and concise way

• Ability to communicate effectively with researchers and engineers

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Curiosity and strong willingness to learn complex topics

• Interest in intellectual property and innovation processes

• Interest in developing a career in intellectual property

• Excellent English communication and writing skills

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY (NOW)?

• Purpose & Impact: Join a creative, international team working on meaningful projects that combine sustainability, design, and cutting-edge technology. Your ideas will directly shape future products with real environmental impact.

• Innovation & Collaboration: Work closely with R&D in a multidisciplinary environment. Our modern offices and laboratories in Renens and Ecublens (Lausanne area) are designed to foster creativity and collaboration.

• Growth & Recognition: Take ownership and grow with us — most of our managers were promoted internally. We value initiative, reward creativity, and offer fast internal development opportunities.

• Work-Life Balance & Benefits: Enjoy 25 days of paid vacation annually, and full reimbursement of public transport costs within the Lausanne area, supporting both your well-being and green mobility.

Are you willing to offer your skills and ideas to a better cause? Does this job description look like the future you want for your career?

Apply now by sending your resume to the following address:

ava.ibragimova@freshape.com

As we receive an important number of applications, please consider your application as closed without an answer within 4 weeks.

Freshape is a Green Friendly company and therefore, any application that is not digital will be ignored.

Should you have any question, please feel free to contact us.

All information will be strictly confidential.

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