We are Skytree

Skytree enables a transition to a world with cleaner Air for everyone. We do this by developing and deploying smart technology that captures atmospheric carbon dioxide, enabling its use or storage to combat climate change and aid society and businesses around the world.

Born out of the European Space Agency (ESA), we are a global team of highly talented scientists, engineers and business professionals, supported by an experienced management team. Our working culture is based on a dynamic and smart approach to business with an open and understanding attitude to others and a desire to expand the boundaries of what is possible.

As we enter a new phase of growth, we are looking for an IP Officer to go on this journey with us!

Your role

As IP Officer, you will be responsible for expanding and safeguarding Skytree’s intellectual property portfolio as we scale our direct air capture technology globally. You will develop and execute a clear IP strategy that aligns with our R&D roadmap, our freedom to operate is secured and ensure our innovations are protected.

You will manage the full patent lifecycle, from invention capture and patent drafting to prosecution and portfolio maintenance, while working closely with our scientists, engineers, and leadership team. Through your expertise, you will guide strategic decisions on where and how to protect technology, manage external counsel for international filings, and ensure best practices for IP governance across the organization. As you’ll be our first IP Officer, it means you’ll essentially found this role within the team.

You’ll make an impact by

• Developing and managing the company’s IP strategy in line with business objectives and technology roadmap.
• Managing patent drafting, filing, and prosecution primarily in-house, with external counsel supporting (later-stage) maintenance and international filings.
• Performing freedom-to-operate analyses and patent landscaping to guide R&D and reduce IP risk.
• Leading internal IP capture and evaluation, to identify and document inventions early.
• Maintaining and improving IP governance processes to protect know-how and ensure consistency across the organization.