Job Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll serve as a trusted IP advisor—translating technology and business strategy into a robust IP portfolio. Your responsibilities will span:
1. IP Protection – Identifying and securing patents, trade secrets, and other rights
2. IP Portfolio Management – Optimizing the value and relevance of our assets
3. Freedom-to-Operate – Assessing risks and enabling safe innovation
4. IP Enforcement – Safeguarding Danfoss’ rights globally
5. Collaborating closely with R&D, business leaders, and external patent attorneys across regions, especially in Germany, the US, and China
This role combines deep technical insight with legal acumen and business understanding. You’ll need to see the fine details in complex inventions, while also stepping back to understand the broader strategic context.
Background & Skills
Your Background
We’re looking for a seasoned IP professional who thrives at the intersection of technology, law, language, and business.
To succeed, you bring:
6. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or Physics
7. 10+ years of experience in IP, preferably including time as a patent attorney
8. A strong understanding of European patent law; qualification as a European Patent Attorney (or working towards it) is a plus
9. Experience working in international and multicultural environments
10. Excellent English communication skills—written and spoken
We value candidates who are:
11. Analytical, detail-oriented, and structured
12. Proactive, curious, and passionate about innovation
13. Skilled at communicating with both engineers and executives
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Employee Benefits
We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:
14. Bonus system
15. Paid vacation
16. Flexible working hours
17. Possibility to work remotely
18. Pension plan
19. Personal insurance
20. Communication package
21. Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
22. State of the art virtual work environment
23. Employee Referral Program
This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.