Natalie Weissenberger
Studio Manager/Instructor/Lawyer
Genève
Summary
Multidisciplinary professional with a background in international law and intellectual property, combined with emerging experience in business operations and entrepreneurship. Proven ability to adapt across sectors and cultures, with experience at WIPO and the U.S. Mission to the UN. Currently focused on business management and brand expansion, with a long-term goal of advising purpose-driven brands on strategic growth. Values-driven, globally minded, and committed to continuous learning.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Studio Manager/Instructor
Form Studio
06.2025 - Current
- Oversee daily operations of two studio locations, including class scheduling, instructor coordination, and client relations.
- Manage inventory, procurement, and vendor communications.
- Support international expansion strategy
- Assist in recruitment and training of new instructors.
- Deliver high-quality instruction and maintain brand consistency across locations.
- Contribute to social media and marketing content creation.
Intellectual Property Specialist
U.S. Permanent Mission to the United Nations
12.2023 - 06.2025
- Participated in committee meetings at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), contributing to discussions and policy formulation on global intellectual property issues.
- Conducted in-depth legal and policy research on intellectual property matters, providing critical analysis and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
- Drafted comprehensive briefing materials and reports for senior staff, including the U.S. Ambassador to the UN Geneva.
- Formed part of the U.S. delegations for two WIPO diplomatic conferences to conclude the Treaty on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources and the Design Law Treaty
Intellectual Property Consultant
World Intellectual Property Organization - WIPO
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Organized annual meetings on intellectual property enforcement, bringing together stakeholders from government, industry, and academia to address IP protection challenges and strategies.
- Promoted collaboration between WIPO and private sector entities to enhance IP enforcement efforts, leading to improved practices and partnerships.
- Managed the implementation of an international customs recordation system designed to combat counterfeit products, streamlining processes and improving efficiency in IP enforcement.
Legal Intern
World Intellectual Property Organization - WIPO
11.2020 - 11.2021
Research Assistant
City, University of London
03.2019 - 11.2020
- Carried out research focusing on intellectual property protection, specifically in the area of copyright and geographical indications (GIs) resulting in two published articles.
Student Editor
SCRIPTed: A Journal of Law, Technology and Society
09.2019 - 08.2020
Legal Intern
Wood & Lee, LLP
12.2018 - 02.2019
Education
Master of Laws - LLM - Intellectual Property Law
The University of Edinburgh
Bachelor of Laws - LLB - International and European Law
University of Groningen
Skills
Technical & Industry Knowledge: Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Content Creation, Social Media
Business & Interpersonal Skills: Strategic Planning, Communication, Leadership, Public Speaking, Team Collaboration
Languages: English (Native), Italian (Native), French (C1), Spanish (B1)
Timeline
Studio Manager/Instructor
Form Studio
06.2025 - Current
Intellectual Property Specialist
U.S. Permanent Mission to the United Nations
12.2023 - 06.2025
Intellectual Property Consultant
World Intellectual Property Organization - WIPO
11.2021 - 12.2023
Legal Intern
World Intellectual Property Organization - WIPO
11.2020 - 11.2021
Student Editor
SCRIPTed: A Journal of Law, Technology and Society
09.2019 - 08.2020
Research Assistant
City, University of London
03.2019 - 11.2020
Legal Intern
Wood & Lee, LLP
12.2018 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Laws - LLB - International and European Law
University of Groningen
Master of Laws - LLM - Intellectual Property Law
The University of Edinburgh
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