Logitech is the Sweet Spot for people who want their actions to have a positive global impact while having the flexibility to do it in their own way.

At Logitech, our mission is to help people pursue their passions, by creating experiences that make their everyday lives better, more creative, and more productive. Behind every breakthrough at Logitech stands a team protecting those innovations, working hand-in-hand with business and engineering leaders to shape what’s next. We’re looking for a Senior Patent Attorney who’s ready to help us future-proof our portfolio and champion our intellectual property strategy on a global scale.

The Opportunity

As our Senior Patent Attorney, you’ll play a central role in advancing and safeguarding Logitech’s IP. You’ll be a bridge between world-class inventors, product creators, and our global legal organization—helping us develop a patent portfolio as dynamic and diverse as our products.

• Location: Lausanne, Switzerland (Hybrid; 2–3 days/week onsite)
• Reports to: Global Head of Intellectual Property (California, USA)
• Collaborates with: A talented in-house Legal team in Lausanne, plus colleagues worldwide

Your Contribution

• Partner with business and technical engineering teams throughout Logitech to identify, protect, and grow our IP—especially in emerging fields like artificial intelligence and future-forward consumer electronics.
• Develop and execute strategies to maximize the reach and resilience of our patent portfolio, collaborating with both internal and external counsel.
• Build trusted relationships with inventors and cross-functional stakeholders; demystify IP concepts and make protecting innovation part of our culture.
• Go beyond patents—work with our Trademark team, contribute to M&A diligence, support freedom-to-operate (FTO) reviews, evaluate open source implications, and assist with global enforcement.
• Share your expertise, energy, and insights to strengthen our IP strategy across regions and product categories.

What Sets You Up for Success

• Experience: 8+ years in both law firm and in-house environments, owning strategic IP matters and bringing clarity and transparency to the business.
• Breadth: Direct experience with M&A diligence, licensing and contracts, open source review, and all aspects of IP enforcement.
• Global Mindset: Proven ability to engage with inventors worldwide; knowledge of foreign filing license rules in the US, China, and India.
• Patents & More: Experience with design patents across US, China, and Europe; hands-on with trademarks is a plus.
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field. Registered as a European, Swiss, or US Patent Attorney.
• Language: Fluent English is essential; French is an advantage.
• Personal Qualities: Clear communicator, unafraid to jump in and offer help wherever it’s needed. Deep curiosity and passion for technology—especially consumer electronics and emerging tech.
• Travel: Willingness for periodic international travel (to the US and China).

Why Logitech?

• The chance to leave your fingerprint on iconic products, from award-winning mice and keyboards to tomorrow’s smart solutions.
• A company culture anchored in humility, curiosity, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of better... for our customers, communities, and planet.
• The trust and autonomy to stretch your legal and business skills while growing with a global leader.

Across Logitech we empower collaboration and foster play. We help teams collaborate/learn from anywhere, without compromising on productivity or continuity so it should be no surprise that most of our jobs are open to work from home from most locations. Our hybrid work model allows some employees to work remotely while others work on-premises. Within this structure, you may have teams or departments split between working remotely and working in-house.

Logitech is an amazing place to work because it is full of authentic people who are inclusive by nature as well as by design. Being a global company, we value our diversity and celebrate all our differences. Don’t meet every single requirement? Not a problem. If you feel you are the right candidate for the opportunity, we strongly recommend that you apply. We want to meet you!

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits packages and working environments that are designed to be flexible and help you to care for yourself and your loved ones, now and in the future. We believe that good health means more than getting medical care when you need it. Logitech supports a culture that encourages individuals to achieve good physical, financial, emotional, intellectual and social wellbeing so we all can create, achieve and enjoy more and support our families. We can’t wait to tell you more about them being that there are too many to list here and they vary based on location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

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