What does a Patent Attorney do?

You protect inventions with patents and trademarks.

How much does a Patent Attorney earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 95'000, mid ~CHF CHF 135'000 per year (approximate).

Patent Attorney

Law & Security

Patent attorneys represent inventors and companies in the filing and defence of patents, trademarks and designs. They combine technical expertise with legal competence and advise on intellectual property. The work requires both scientific and legal understanding.

Entry

~CHF 95'000

CHF 7'917/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 135'000

CHF 11'250/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 190'000

CHF 15'833/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration84 months

Your path to Patent Attorney

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Secondary School

You are here

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High School4 years

Baccalaureate

📊 Grade average ~5.0 for admission (varies by canton)

Long-track (from grade 6)Short-track (from grade 8/9)Apprenticeship + BMS + Passerelle

University / ETH3 years

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree1.5–2 years

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Career Start

Master's degree

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Starting salary: CHF 95'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics6/10

🔬 Science7/10

💻 IT6/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic1/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10

🎨 Creativity5/10

🤝 Social Contact6/10

💪 Physical Demands1/10

📈 Career Growth8/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)6/10

✨ AI Risk5/10

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