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World Intellectual Property Organization

UN Specialized Agency
Headquarters:
Geneva, Switzerland
Hiring locations
1 location
Active roles
12 active roles

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WIPO is the UN specialized agency for intellectual property. It helps its 194 member states develop balanced IP rules and capacity, administers global systems for patents, trademarks, designs and geographical indications, and provides IP information and dispute-resolution services. Its work links legal cooperation, digital infrastructure and technical assistance so innovators, creators, businesses and communities can use IP more effectively.

Quick facts:

Established
1967
Global Workforce
1,715
Annual Budget
CHF 442.5m annualized expenditure budget (2026)

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WIPO Hiring Trends

(Past 12 months)
Jobs this month
16
Jobs last month
3
Most active month
October ’26
Most active duty station
Geneva

Top Skills

  • Digital Literacy (15%)
  • Process Improvement (15%)
  • Report Writing (15%)
  • Technical Documentation (15%)
  • Data Analysis (10%)

Top Job Functions

  1. Legal, Rule of Law & Justice25%
  2. Data, AI & Analytics9%
  3. Marketing, Design & Creative9%
  4. Operations, Strategy & Leadership9%
  5. Administration & Executive Support6%

Education Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree85%
  • Master’s degree45%
  • Secondary education5%
  • Doctorate0%

Top Contract Types

  • Roster50%
  • Temporary25%

Experience Levels

  • Entry level35%
  • Mid level20%
  • Senior level20%
  • Intern / Grad15%

Required Languages

  • English100%
  • Chinese5%
  • French5%

Most Advertised Grades

  • P-225%
  • P-320%
  • P-420%
  • D-110%
  • G-45%

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Guides & Info

Explore WIPO’s official channels, application guidance and career resources. Use the links below to learn more directly from the organization.

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Why work at WIPO?

  • Shape rules for innovation

    Work where international rules and services help ideas travel across borders.

  • Build global IP infrastructure

    Improve systems used by inventors, brands, designers and national intellectual-property offices.

  • Serve creators across 194 states

    Combine specialist practice in Geneva with cooperation reaching every WIPO member state.

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