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Climeworks

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Switzerland , Opfikon, Zurich

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Job Description:

Your mission at Climeworks is to advise on patenting and related matters as well as to foster sustainable innovation mining across the organization.

Job Responsibility:

  • Patent Advisory and Innovation Mining
  • IP and Inventor Enablement
  • Technology and Product Landscape Monitoring
  • Inventor and Expert Interface
  • Patent Portfolio and Scientific Analysis
  • Core Technology Ownership
  • Continuous Improvement

Requirements:

  • Scientific and Engineering Background
  • 5+ years of experience in patent prosecution and active management of patent portfolios
  • Trustworthy, reliable, and excel at driving projects to completion independently
  • Strong strategic mindset
  • Adapt swiftly to new challenges
  • Proficient in English

Nice to have:

  • Qualified patent attorney (CH, EU and/or US) with solid knowledge of EU and US patent laws
  • Patent litigation experience
  • In-house roles in multinational companies
  • Robust expertise in engineering, chemistry, or both
  • Experience driving cross-functional projects to successful conclusion
  • Conversant in German
What we offer:
  • 25 paid vacation days every year plus public holidays
  • Hybrid work setup
  • Up to 4 weeks of remote work annually within any EU country
  • Fair base pay with equity package
  • Inclusive parental leave
  • Dedicated budget for professional growth
  • Referral rewards bonuses

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 13, 2026

Work Type:
Hybrid work
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