Patent Counsel

• Patent Advisory and Innovation Mining: Your mission at Climeworks is to advise on patenting and related matters as well as to foster sustainable innovation mining across the organization.

• IP and Inventor Enablement: You enable the management of IP topics by guiding inventors and ensuring readiness for future projects.

• Technology and Product Landscape Monitoring: You continuously monitor Climeworks’ product innovations and the evolving technology landscape.

• Inventor and Expert Interface: You serve as the essential bridge between inventors and innovation protection experts, ensuring efficient communication and collaboration.

• Patent Portfolio and Scientific Analysis: You dive deep into Climeworks’ patent portfolio and relevant scientific literature to provide strong technical insights.

• Core Technology Ownership: You own core technology domains with a focus on patent filing and ongoing maintenance.

• Continuous Improvement: You refine and streamline Climeworks’ innovation mining and protection approaches, ensuring the company remains an industry leader.

• Scientific and Technical Foundation: You possess a scientific or engineering background and bring a broad, practical understanding of diverse technical topics with an open and curious technical mindset.

• Experience: You bring 5+ years of experience in patent prosecution and the active management of patent portfolios.

• Working Style: You are trustworthy, reliable, and excel at driving projects to completion independently, supported by a strong strategic mindset.

• Adaptability and Agility: You adapt swiftly to new challenges and can shift focus as priorities evolve in a dynamic environment.

• Language Proficiency: You are proficient in English, both spoken and written.  

Nice to have:

• You are a qualified patent attorney (CH, EU and/or US) with solid knowledge of EU and US patent laws.

• You have patent litigation experience. 

• You might have had in-house roles in multinational companies. 

• You have robust expertise in engineering, chemistry, or both. 

• You have experience driving cross-functional projects to successful conclusion. 

• You can converse in German. 

Benefits

• Time Off: Enjoy 25 paid vacation days every year, plus public holidays.
• Flexibility: Work how it suits you best. We offer a hybrid work setup and up to 4 weeks of remote work annually within any EU country.
• Ownership: Fair base pay paired with an equity package – because your contributions matter.
• Family Support: Inclusive parental leave.
• Continuous Learning: Dedicated budget to invest in your professional growth.
• Referral Rewards: Help us grow our team and earn bonuses for your successful referrals.