Intellectual Property Volunteers for The Earth Prize

Organisation Description

The Earth Foundation, founded in 2020 in Geneva, Switzerland, is dedicated to inspiring, educating, mentoring, and empowering students, schools, researchers, and young entrepreneurs to tackle environmental challenges. Through its initiatives, The Earth Foundation fosters a self-sustaining ecosystem that accelerates positive change toward environmental sustainability. The organization is also home to The Earth Prize, an annual global environmental sustainability competition for students. Learn more at www.earth-foundation.org and www.theearthprize.org

Role Description

The Earth Foundation is seeking volunteer Intellectual Property (IP) Mentors to advise and support student teams participating in The Earth Prize. These young changemakers are developing groundbreaking eco-innovations, and your guidance will help them protect and strengthen their intellectual property strategies.

As a Volunteer Advisor, you will:

• Be matched with 1–3 student teams aligned with your area of expertise and interest
• Provide mentorship on patents, trademarks, copyrights, and other IP considerations
• Guide teams in creating an IP roadmap using our provided template
• Offer follow-up support calls every 3–4 months for at least one year

Qualifications

• Legal background specializing in intellectual property law (including patents, trademarks, or copyright)
• Experience working with students, schools, or young entrepreneurs is an advantage
• Interest and experience in mentoring
• Ability to work independently and remotely
• Passion for environmental sustainability and innovation

Commitment

• Flexible and remote approx. 5 hour per month
• We except you to commit to a one year period, with periodic calls with each team (every 3-4 months depending on need).