Trademark Officer at the Swedish Patent and Registration Office

The Swedish Patent and Registration Office (PRV) is the authority for intellectual property rights. We work with new ideas at the forefront of technology and development to strengthen Sweden's growth and competitiveness. By increasing awareness and the ability to utilize intellectual assets, PRV contributes to an innovative and sustainable society. Our vision is for PRV to be a driving and obvious player for the world's most innovative country.

We are an open and customer-oriented authority where our employees contribute with knowledge, enthusiasm, and commitment. Welcome to develop with us at PRV! In the Design and Trademark Department, we work within two areas of operation. We investigate the possibility of obtaining exclusive rights to trademarks and designs. Our mission is also to provide effective and appropriate systems for this and to disseminate information and knowledge about various intellectual property rights. The department consists of 50 employees located in three units, and we are now looking for two additional trademark officers.

Job Responsibilities

As a trademark officer, you will handle both national and international cases, and it may also be relevant to process both new applications and applications for changes to existing registrations. You will independently review applications based on trademark law and applicable practice.

Among the tasks are writing rejection decisions, informing applicants and the public about intellectual property rights, and providing advice and guidance in the area.

Tasks also include participating in the department's development work and representing PRV in collaborations with other authorities. Participation in international cooperation may also be relevant in the long term.

As a trademark officer, you are also expected to participate in PRV's external information work, which means that travel may occur in the position. The employment begins with an internal training period, together with a mentor who supports you in your development as an officer.

Who are you?

We are looking for someone who has:

• a university degree (120 credits/180 ECTS) in social sciences or law, or a degree from a vocational training program, e.g., Paralegal. Degree certificate must be attached.
• at least 4 years of relevant work experience from similar work
• very good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written
• good knowledge of MS Office package

It is advantageous if you speak other languages, such as French, German, or Spanish.

To perform well in the role of trademark officer, you need to:

• have a very good ability to work independently
• be systematic
• be meticulous
• be structured and have the ability to prioritize.
• have very good collaboration and communication skills as the work requires cooperation with colleagues and our customers/applicants

We place great emphasis on personal qualities.

PRV Offers

In addition to an interesting, challenging, and independent job, we also offer nice colleagues, a good atmosphere, and fine premises located in central Söderhamn with the possibility of remote work. The state agreements offer, in some respects, better benefits regarding, for example, vacation days and leave than other industries. We also have wellness grants and wellness hours for all employees, read more here.

The employment is a permanent position (starting with a 6-month probationary period) full-time based in Söderhamn.

Read more about us and see who you will be working with on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/prv/). On our website, you can read more about what it is like to work at PRV: http://www.prv.se/jobb (http://www.prv.se/jobb).

Does it sound interesting?

You apply by attaching a detailed and clear CV, written in Swedish, and answering a number of selection questions. We do not want a personal letter. The questions are based on the requirements profile for this recruitment, and your answers form the basis for the selection process. Therefore, it is important that you answer the questions clearly and thoroughly and do not refer to other documents, e.g., CV.

In cases where we request a specific education/degree, you should also upload relevant documents.

The deadline for applications is April 13, 2026.

Welcome with your application!

You apply directly via our website prv.se/jobb (http://prv.se/jobb).

For more information, you are welcome to contact Therese Dahlberg, unit manager. For questions about employment conditions, contact HR specialist Linda Waltari. Union representatives are Mattias Benke (Saco-S) and Håkan Bodin (ST). All contact persons can be reached at phone 08-782 28 00.

As we have already decided on the recruitment channels we wish to use for this recruitment, we kindly ask not to be contacted for further offers of advertising and recruitment assistance.