Seeking Patent Specialist to contribute to development and support of CE's intellectual property portfolio, reporting to Director, IP.

Carbon Engineering is a leading company in Direct Air Capture (DAC) and AIR TO FUELS TM technologies, committed to delivering large-scale climate change solutions. Our team is diverse and innovative, with a shared vision and purpose. We value integrity, growth, excellence in execution, and fun, and strive to create an inclusive work environment where every employee has an equal opportunity to be heard.

As a Patent Specialist, you will be part of an experienced and talented IP team, supporting the Director, IP with:

• Main interface with inventors for invention disclosure activities
• Drafting patent applications
• Reviewing and preparing office action responses
• Managing intellectual property assets
• Corresponding with external IP counsel on patent & trademark matters
• Review of IP sensitive disclosure material
• Updating, execution of IP Protocols and training
• Review of IP provisions within various contracts/agreements
• Technology and IP document control
• Interdepartmental dissemination of technical info including TEA, IP analytics and technology licensing data
• Project Management of internal and external projects relating to the above technical fields
• Supporting Legal and Technical teams with IP and Confidentiality provisions associated with NDAs, contracts, licensing and government funding activities

Key responsibilities include:

• Technical Analysis, Writing and Presentations of:
  • Patents - including but not limited to drafting, and prosecution
  • Freedom to Operate activities
  • Patent Infringement and Validity activities
• Creation and management of technical documentation for:
  • Patent Landscape Analysis
  • Techno Economic Analysis (TEA)
  • Technology licensing updates and reports
  • IDFs and patent applications
  • Due diligence activities

Requirements:

• BASc/BEng degree in Engineering or Equivalent Experience
• 5 to 7 year's work experience in a mechanical or chemical field
• Expertise in patent drafting for filing in USA and Canada preferred
• Ability to distill complex problems into simple solutions
• Experience working directly with inventors to distill inventions into patent applications
• Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary team environment

Key Competencies:

• Experience and comfort working in a fast-paced commercial and/or R&D environment
• Desire to learn and apply engineering knowledge
• High level of independence and self-motivation
• Passionate about innovation and its application to addressing climate change
• Thrive on doing things that have not been done before and tackling challenging problems

Carbon Engineering offers a competitive compensation package, including extended health benefits, base salary $93,330 to $122,000 with additional bonus pay, and a flexible work schedule to promote a work-life balance.