Ideas IP Intern at Code Climate

Houston, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Climate Tech, Environmental Markets, SustainabilityIndustries

Requirements

  • Working on Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, legal studies or fields relevant to the intersection of intellectual property protection and sustainability
  • Demonstrated analytical process thinking and problem solving – prior professional experience, internships and/or collegiate research a plus
  • Successful project/task management track record. Attention to detail is a must
  • Strong skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.)
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to communicate analytical data and technical information into layman’s terms
  • Knowledge of relevant regulatory environmental policies and markets preferred
  • Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Houston area
  • General familiarity with environmental commodity markets and skills pertinent to drafting of legal documents and IP-related subject matter
  • Ability to immerse yourself in new areas and develop fluency and a conceptual grasp on a wide range of sustainability-related topics, such as low carbon fuels, nature-based climate solutions, technical climate solutions, life cycle analysis, etc

Responsibilities

  • Provide support in intellectual property (IP) screening across the company, working with various teams to establish a list of potential patent application opportunities
  • Work with IP leads within the company to capture the most important aspects of potential inventions for decision making
  • For IP acquisitions paths that are to be pursued, draft initial patent application language for further work by IP leads and legal counsel
  • Track and coordinate work on patent applications, reporting on status of each to management
  • Work as part of the Anew Ideas team, a cross-business unit group of tenured professionals focused on innovation and growth across various environmental commodity markets

Skills

Intellectual Property
IP Screening
Patent Applications
Drafting
Legal Coordination

Code Climate

Provides engineering intelligence for software development

About Code Climate

Code Climate provides engineering intelligence solutions that enhance software development processes. Its main product, Velocity, analyzes data from code commits and pull requests to deliver actionable metrics and insights. These insights help organizations identify workflow bottlenecks, optimize their processes, and boost productivity. Code Climate operates on a subscription-based model, allowing clients to access the Velocity platform for a fee, with a 14-day free trial available for potential customers. This platform is especially useful for companies aiming to improve their continuous delivery practices and manage technical debt. Code Climate distinguishes itself by focusing specifically on the needs of engineering teams, offering detailed analytics that help diagnose issues and implement improvements. The company's goal is to empower software development teams with data-driven insights to enhance their efficiency and effectiveness.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$72.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
11-50Employees

Risks

Increased competition from emerging platforms could erode Code Climate's market share.
Rapid technological changes may outpace Code Climate's platform updates, risking obsolescence.
Economic downturns could reduce IT budgets, impacting subscription renewals and sales.

Differentiation

Code Climate's Velocity platform offers unique data-driven insights for engineering teams.
The platform helps identify bottlenecks and optimize workflows for improved productivity.
Code Climate's subscription model allows clients to experience benefits before committing.

Upsides

Growing demand for remote work tools aligns with Code Climate's offerings.
Rise of DevOps practices increases demand for engineering efficiency insights.
Shift towards agile methodologies creates need for real-time metrics, benefiting Code Climate.

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