Senior Intellectual Property Consultant

Job Description

Danfoss is seeking a Senior IP Consultant to join our Intellectual Property team. Based in Nordborg, Denmark (or nearby locations), this role comes with significant responsibility across multiple business units, focusing on IP Protection, IP Portfolio Management, Freedom-to-Operate, IP Enforcement, and other related areas. As an IP business partner, you will leverage the power of intellectual property to support business objectives and ensure robust protection of innovations.

Your primary focus will be managing patents, one of the key intellectual property rights. This involves both a detailed approach to individual cases and the ability to maintain a broader strategic perspective. Key responsibilities include identifying new inventions, ensuring proper protection through patents or trade secrets, and preventing potential IP violations by external parties. You will also collaborate with international patent agents, particularly from Germany, the US, and China.

Join us in a dynamic, international environment where innovation is at the core of everything we do. You’ll play a pivotal role in protecting our innovations through intellectual property rights while working with talented professionals across the globe.

Job Responsibilities

Your primary focus will be managing patents, one of the key Intellectual Property Rights. This involves both a detailed approach to individual cases and the ability to maintain a broader strategic perspective. Key responsibilities include identifying new inventions, ensuring proper protection through patents or trade secrets, and preventing potential IP violations by external parties. You will also collaborate with international patent agents, particularly from Germany, the US, and China.

• Manage the IP portfolio across several business units.
• Advise on IP matters related to patents, trade secrets.
• Identify and safeguard new inventions through patents or alternative IP rights.
• Ensure Danfoss' operations is not violating third-party IP rights.
• Collaborate with international patent agents, primarily in Germany, the US, and China.
• Provide strategic IP support to business units, enabling innovation and protecting business interests.

Background & Skills

To succeed in this role, you should thrive at the intersection of technology, law, and business.

We are looking for someone with:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (Mechanical Electrical or Physics).
• At least 10 years of relevant experience, ideally as a patent attorney in multicultural environments.
• Experience in or familiarity with Danfoss’ product or technology areas (preferred but not essential).
• European Patent Attorney qualification or currently pursuing one would be an advantage.
• Strong oral and written skills in both Danish and English is required.
• German language skills (reading) are an asset.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail with an ability to see the big picture.
• Analytical, structured, and proactive mindset.
• Self-driven, with excellent time management and the ability to meet deadlines.
• A passion for reading and drafting technical documentation.

Employee Benefits

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Possibility to work remotely
• Pension plan
• Personal insurance
• Communication package
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• 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.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.