Anette Nissen
Head of Renewals
IPR Assistant
Anette joined Høiberg in 2000, having previously worked for a Copenhagen based intellectual property company.
Anne Jonassen
IPR Assistant
MA (Master's Degree in Art History), University of Aarhus
Anne joined Høiberg in 2011 and is working as an IPR Assistant.
Anne has previously worked with art and design and has through her own design agency represented Danish designers and artisans in Germany.
Camilla Skouboe Pedersen
Patent Attorney
PhD (Molecular Biology), MSc (Molecular Biology), University of Aarhus
Camilla joined Høiberg in 2009 and advises our clients on the protection of IPR within all areas of life sciences, primarily biochemistry, biotechnology and molecular biology.
She graduated from University of Aarhus in 2001 and was awarded the PhD degree in 2005. During her PhD Camilla obtained research experience within yeast genetics, protein purification and characterisation. After that, Camilla worked as a postdoctoral fellow within the field of DNA repair and genomic instability.
Camilla is an associated member of ADIPA (Association of Danish Intellectual Property Attorneys).
Claus Elmeros
Head of Mechanics, Medicotech, IT, Electronics & Cleantech
Partner, European Patent Attorney
MSc (Mechanical Engineering), University of Aalborg
Claus is a partner and European Patent Attorney specialising in mechanical technology, medico technology, processing equipment, manufacturing technology, control systems and software. Claus started in the patent profession in 1990 as a patent examiner at the European Patent Office in the Netherlands. Claus has since 1995 advised on patents and registered design protection, including drafting of patent applications, patent infringement assessments, and opposition and appeal proceedings before the European Patent Office and in Denmark. He was co-founder of a patent practice and partner since 1998 and took over its Copenhagen office in 2005 before merging this firm with Høiberg in 2006.
Claus is also authorised European Design Attorney at OHIM (Office of Harmonization in the Internal Market) and teaches IPR on the CEIPI-course in Copenhagen, Denmark. In 2010, he is appointed technical judge at the Maritime and Commercial Court and acts as court appointed technical expert in patent related legal disputes.
Claus is a member of EPI (European Patent Institute), ADIPA (Association of Danish Intellectual Property Attorneys), FICPI (Fédération Internationale des Conseils en Propriété Industrielle), FIR (Foreningen Industriel Retsbeskyttelse), AIPPI (Association Internationale pour la Protection de la Propriété Industrielle) and LES (Licensing Executives Society).
Furthermore, Claus is treasurer at ADIPA and chairman of Høiberg's board of directors.
Hanne Simonsen
IPR Assistant
Hanne joined Høiberg in 2009 and is working as an IPR assistant. Hanne has previously worked for 19 years as an IPR assistant for a Copenhagen based intellectual property firm, working with trademark renewals and recordals, IT projects and system support in respect of fees and charges.
Ina Krarup
IPR Assistant
MA (English & Danish), BA (English), University of Copenhagen
Ina joined Høiberg in 2008 having previously worked for a large media company in their legal department. Ina has a Masters Degree in English and Danish from University of Copenhagen.
Inge Leffers
European Trademark Attorney
Master of Law, University of Copenhagen
Inge has worked for a Copenhagen based intellectual property firm for more than 25 years before joining Høiberg in 2005. Her expertise covers all aspects of intellectual property law, including protection and defense of trademarks and designs, and enforcement of copyright. Inge is also widely experienced in settlement agreements as well as counterfeit cases.
Inge is an authorized representative before OHIM (Office of Harmonization in the Internal Market) and a member of INTA (International Trademark Association).
Jacob Jensen
European Patent Attorney
Certified Danish Patent Agent (CDPA)
MSc (Physics), University of Aarhus
Jacob is a European Patent Attorney and advises primarily within the fields of mechanical technology, processing equipment, medical devices, thermodynamics and heating systems.
Before joining Høiberg Jacob was employed for five years as an in-house patent attorney in a large company where he worked with different types of heating systems and mechanical technology. He has a background in physics and mathematics and graduated as MSc (Physics) in 2004.
Jacob is also an authorised European Trademark & Design Attorney at OHIM (Office of Harmonization in the Internal Market) and a Certified Danish Patent Agent (CDPA).
Jacob is a member of EPI (European Patent Institute) and an associated member of ADIPA (Association of Danish Intellectual Property Attorneys).
Jan Hoff Larsen
IT System Administrator
Technical Assistant
Jan joined Høiberg in 2008 and is handling all Høiberg's IT systems. He maintains Høiberg's IT environment, IT agreements and user support. He has formerly worked with IT support of Microsoft Office, Windows 2000/XP, Active Directory and Cisco VPN.
Janni Wandahl Pedersen
Patent Attorney
BSc (Biology), MSc (Human Biology), PhD (Molecular Cell Biology), University of Copenhagen
Janni is currently on maternity leave.
Janni joined Høiberg in 2009 and is working as a patent attorney.
Janni graduated as MSc in human biology from the University of Copenhagen in 2003, an education with emphasis on pathophysiology, cell biology and pharmacology. She obtained the PhD degree in 2007 from the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen. Her PhD project focused on manipulation of gene expression by RNA interference on specific signalling pathways involved in both stem cells and cancer.
After her PhD, Janni worked as a post-doc in a large international company investigating the effects of probiotics.
Janni is an associated member of ADIPA (Association of Danish Intellectual Property Attorneys).
Jannie Jeppesen
Accountant
Jannie joined Høiberg in 2004 and is responsible for our accounts. Jannie has several years of experience as an accountant and quality assurance manager within a number of companies.
Jens Raabjerg Olesen
Head of Nanotechnology
Patent Attorney
Certified Danish Patent Agent (CDPA)
PhD (Molecular Biology), MSc (Biology), Graduate Diploma Business Administration, University of Aarhus
Jens joined Høiberg in 2006 and advises our clients about protection of IPR in all fields of life science, especially molecular biology and medico technology.
Jens has a background in biochemistry and molecular biology from University of Aarhus where he was awarded the PhD degree in 2005. After that, he continued his studies of transcription and mRNA metabolism as a post doctoral fellow. Simultaneously, Jens has studied business administration at Aarhus Business School at the University of Aarhus and in 2008 he obtained the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration.
Jens is also a Certified Danish Patent Agent (CDPA).
Jens is a member of ADIPA (Association of Danish Intellectual Property Attorneys) and FICPI (Fédération Internationale des Conseils en Propriété Industrielle).
Jens Viktor Nørgaard
Head of Biotechnology & Plant sciences
Partner, European Patent Attorney
PhD (Biochemistry and Genetics), MSc (Forestry Science), Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University of Copenhagen
Jens Viktor is a partner and European Patent Attorney at Høiberg and advises clients within life science on IPR strategy, IPR management, IPR aspects of business development, freedom to operate, validity, oppositions and appeals before the EPO (European Patent Office), in addition to drafting and prosecution of patent applications.
Jens Viktor initially worked at Høiberg from 1998 to 2003 and has since gained extensive experience from the biotech industry serving as Director of IPR at two Danish biotech companies. In 2008 Jens Viktor returned to become a partner at Høiberg. Prior to joining the patent profession, Jens Viktor did research within plant biotechnology at the University of Copenhagen.
Jens Viktor is a member of EPI (European Patent Institute), ADIPA (Association of Danish Intellectual Property Attorneys), FICPI (Fédération Internationale des Conseils en Propriété Industrielle), FIR (Foreningen Industriel Retsbeskyttelse) and AIPPI (Association Internationale pour la Protection de la Propriété Industrielle) and is active as an EPI tutor for the European Qualifying Examination.
Jette de Fries
Head of Trademarks & Design
Partner, European Trademark & Design Attorney
Business Language (English and French), Copenhagen Business School
Jette de Fries is European Trademark & Design Attorney and partner. Her practice areas involve international intellectual property protection and enforcement, prosecution and protection of trademarks, copyright, designs and intellectual property on the Internet. Jette also advises on trademark settlement agreements and trademark license agreements. Jette has been active in the IPR field since 1990 and joined Høiberg in 1998.
Jette is an authorized representative before OHIM (Office of Harmonization in the Internal Market) and a member of ADIPA (Association of Danish Intellectual Property Attorneys), FICPI (Fédération Internationale des Conseils en Propriété Industrielle), ECTA (European Communities Trademark Association), INTA (International Trademark Association), FIR (Foreningen Industriel Retsbeskyttelse) and AIPPI (Association Internationale pour la Protection de la Propriété Industrielle). Jette is also a member of ECTA's Internet Committee.
Kim Palle Jensen
IPR Assistant
Kim joined Høiberg in 2001, having previously worked for a Copenhagen based intellectual property firm since 1983, specialising in translations within the biochemical field.
Lene Hansen
Head of SPCs - Supplementary Protection Certificates
European Patent Attorney
PhD (Electrochemistry), MSc (Chemical Engineering), Technical University of Denmark
Lene is European Patent Attorney and assists clients primarily within the chemical field as for example the pharmaceutical area, the electrochemical area and the technical chemical area as well as the field relating to food chemistry. She entered the IPR field in 2001, joined Høiberg in 2008 and also graduated as European Patent Attorney in 2008.
Lene graduated from the Technical University of Denmark in 1996, and obtained afterwards a PhD within the electrochemical field from the Technical University of Denmark.
Lene is a member of EPI (European Patent Institute), ADIPA (Association of Danish Intellectual Property Attorneys), FICPI (Fédération Internationale des Conseils en Propriété Industrielle), FIR (Foreningen Industriel Retsbeskyttelse) and AIPPI (Association Internationale pour la Protection de la Propriété Industrielle).
Lise Nielsen
IPR Assistant
Qualified Intellectual Property Administrator (QIPA)
Lise joined Høiberg in 2001, having previously worked for a Copenhagen based intellectual property firm since 1987.
Liza Westermann
IPR Assistant
Liza joined Høiberg in 1998 and is working as a patent and trademark assistant.
Louise Aagaard
Head of Pharmaceuticals, Chemistry & Novel Foods
Partner, European Patent Attorney
PhD (Genetics), University of Vienna
MSc (Biochemistry), University of Copenhagen
Louise is a partner at Høiberg, a member of Høiberg's board of directors and a qualified European Patent Attorney. Louise has a background as biochemist and has research experience within the fields of mammalian cell cycle and chromatin structure regulation. She graduated as MSc in Biochemistry from the University of Copenhagen and subsequently obtained a PhD in Genetics from the University of Vienna. Since 2001 Louise has advised on patent related issues, including drafting and prosecution of patent applications, oppositions, assessments of patent portfolios, freedom to operate analysis and assistance in litigation. She specialises in the area of life science, including biotech, pharma, food industry and green tech. She qualified as a European Patent Attorney in 2004.
In addition, Louise lectures at IPR courses and patent conferences. She is a member of EPI (European Patent Institute), ADIPA (Association of Danish Intellectual Property Attorneys), FICPI (Fédération Internationale des Conseils en Propriété Industrielle), FIR (Foreningen Industriel Retsbeskyttelse) and AIPPI (Association Internationale pour la Protection de la Propriété Industrielle). Louise is chairman of EPCtutors, an organisation which organises the CEIPI basic course in Copenhagen.
Louise Meinert Niclasen
Patent Attorney
PhD (Protein Science), MSc (Biology), University of Copenhagen
Louise is a patent attorney with a strong scientific background in molecular biology and protein science.
After finishing her PhD from University of Copenhagen in 2008, Louise joined Høiberg in 2009. Louise has research experience in the field of protein biology, molecular biology, pathogenic bacteria and innate immunity in relation to bacterial infections.
Louise is an associated member of ADIPA (Association of Danish Intellectual Property Attorneys).
Malou Bach Lund
IPR Assistant
Office and Administration, Niels Brock
Malou joined Høiberg in 2008 and is working as an IPR assistant.
Marielle Dejligbjerg
Patent Attorney
Certified Danish Patent Agent (CDPA)
PhD (Molecular Biology), MSc (Human Biology), University of Copenhagen
Marielle is currently on maternity leave.
As a patent attorney Marielle advises clients on the protection of intellectual property primarily within the life sciences. Marielle joined Høiberg in 2007.
Marielle obtained the Industrial PhD degree in 2007 from the University of Copenhagen, in collaboration with the National University Hospital, a medium sized Medicon Valley based biotechnology company, and the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. Her PhD project focused on epigenetics and cancer. Prior to this, Marielle graduated as MSc in human biology from the University of Copenhagen in 2003, an education with emphasis on pathophysiology, cell biology and pharmacology.
Marielle is a Certified Danish Patent Agent (CDPA) and a member of ADIPA (Association of Danish Intellectual Property Attorneys) and FICPI (Fédération Internationale des Conseils en Propriété Industrielle).
Mette Bergqvist
Patent Attorney
MSc (Biotechnology), Technical University of Denmark
MSc (Pharmacy), Danish University of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Mette joined Høiberg in 2010 as a patent attorney. Mette manages patent portfolios and advises clients on intellectual property matters within life science.
From 2002 to 2010 Mette was an in-house patent attorney in a Danish pharmaceutical company working within the fields of psychiatry and neurology. In that position, Mette gained experience with IPR strategy, patenting of pharmaceuticals and FTO. Mette was IPR responsible for projects from early hit finding to clinical trials in phase III. Mette has also experience with searches in patent databases. Before becoming a patent attorney, Mette worked as a medical information manager in a pharmaceutical company with treatment of asthma and COPD as major focus areas.
Educationally, Mette holds a MSc in pharmacy from Danish University of Pharmaceutical Sciences and a MSc in Engineering with specialization in Biotechnology from Technical University of Denmark.
Mette is an associated member of ADIPA (Association of Danish Intellectual Property Attorneys).
Mette Stausholm Svenstrup
IPR Assistant
MA, State-authorised Public Translator and Interpreter (French), BA (English and French), Copenhagen Business School
Mette joined Høiberg in 2008, where she is working as a patent, design and trademark assistant.
Mette has previously worked as an assistant at another IPR company.
Miriam Tahir
Service Assistant
Miriam is our service assistant and joined Høiberg in 2011.
Nanna Meyland Nicolaisen
Patent Attorney
PhD (Physical Chemistry), MSc (Physics); University of Copenhagen
Nanna has a background within the fields of materials - and surface science. She has mainly worked with different spectroscopy and microscopy techniques, investigating the properties of metal oxides and their part in processes relevant for e.g. catalysis, sensors and cleaning of gases.
Nanna has worked with IPR since 2007 and joined Høiberg as patent attorney in 2010.
Nanna is an associated member of ADIPA (Association of Danish Intellectual Property Attorneys).
Pernille Andersen
Patent Attorney
PhD (Bioinformatics), MSc (Biochemistry), Technical University of Denmark and University of Copenhagen
Pernille joined Høiberg in 2009 and is working as a patent attorney.
Previously, she has been working in the field of malaria vaccine research as a post-doc at the University of Copenhagen. She obtained her PhD degree in 2007 which was specialised in bioinformatics, protein structure modelling and mapping of antibody epitopes. Additionally, she has experience in protein chemistry and NMR spectroscopy.
Pernille is an associated member of ADIPA (Association of Danish Intellectual Property Attorneys).
Pernille Winding Gojkovic
Partner, Patent Attorney
Certified Danish Patent Agent (CDPA)
PhD (Molecular Biology), MSc (Biology), University of Copenhagen
Pernille is a partner and as patent attorney advises clients on the protection and enforcement of IPR - primarily within life sciences. She joined Høiberg in 2005 and represents clients working within the fields of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, drug discovery, medico technology, health care and nutraceuticals. She regularly lectures on IPR protection and strategy at several Scandinavian universities.
She completed both her Master and PhD degrees at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark and worked as an assistant professor at the University of Copenhagen prior to joining Høiberg.
Pernille is also a Certified Danish Patent Agent (CDPA).
Pernille is a member of ADIPA (Association of Danish Intellectual Property Attorneys), FICPI (Fédération Internationale des Conseils en Propriété Industrielle), FIR (Foreningen Industriel Retsbeskyttelse), and AIPPI (Association Internationale pour la Protection de la Propriété Industrielle).
Peter Borg Gaarde
Patent Attorney
Certified Danish Patent Agent (CDPA)
MSc (Physics), University of Copenhagen
Peter joined Høiberg in 2007 with a background in physics and mathematics and elite cycling. His current specialities include software patenting, medical devices, telecom applications and processing technology.
Before entering the IPR field Peter was employed for seven years in the telecom industry working mainly with product development (fiber optics). Peter graduated in 2000 with a thesis on X-ray scattering, with experiments conducted at synchrotron facilities in Hamburg and Grenoble.
Peter is also a Certified Danish Patent Agent (CDPA).
Peter is a member of ADIPA (Association of Danish Intellectual Property Attorneys) and FICPI (Fédération Internationale des Conseils en Propriété Industrielle).
Peter Holm
Patent Attorney
Certified Danish Patent Agent (CDPA)
PhD (Biochemistry), Karolinska Institutet, Lund University, University of Aarhus
MSc (Chemistry), Linköping University
Peter joined Høiberg in 2006. As a patent attorney at Høiberg Peter manages patent portfolios and advises clients on intellectual property matters, primarily within the life science field. He has experience from patentability analysis, studies on behalf of clients seeking to market products, form research collaborations, and best position themselves to attract financing, as well as counselling clients involved in opposition proceedings. He also gives lectures on aspects of patenting and commercialization.
Peter graduated as MSc in chemistry at Linköping University, followed by a PhD, pursued at Karolinska Institutet and Lund University, where he studied structural and functional aspects of membrane proteins involved in metabolism, detoxification and inflammatory response. Subsequently, Peter was awarded a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Aarhus where he worked on ion pumping proteins and membrane receptors involved in neuronal disease.
Peter is also a Certified Danish Patent Agent (CDPA).
Peter is a member of ADIPA (Association of Danish Intellectual Property Attorneys) and FICPI (Fédération Internationale des Conseils en Propriété Industrielle).
Rasmus Nørgaard
Member of the Board
Partner and Founder, Nordic Real Estate Partners
Rasmus became (external) member of the board in 2002. Rasmus has a background in finance and business development, having worked at Unibank, McKinsey and Nordea. The relationship with Høiberg was established when Rasmus was responsible for launching Venture Cup in Denmark while working for McKinsey. Rasmus established his own real estate investment company in 2005, which focuses on investing in commercial properties in the Nordic countries.
Sanne Kjeldmand
IPR Assistant
Sanne has previously worked at the Danish Patent and Trademark Office; in Receiving Office for European and PCT patent applications. She has also worked as a patent administrator in an industry patent department, and as an IPR assistant for a Copenhagen based intellectual property firm. Sanne joined Høiberg in 2006.
Susanne Høiberg
CEO, Partner, European Patent & Trademark Attorney
MD, University of Copenhagen
Susanne entered the IPR profession in 1990 with a Copenhagen based intelligent property firm. Høiberg was founded by Susanne in 1995, and Susanne is now CEO and a member of Høiberg's board of directors.
Susanne specialises in patent portfolio strategy and innovation management within the areas of biotechnology, medicine and medico-technology with issues that range from prosecution globally, licensing, collaborations and technology acquisitions, patent validity and infringement.
Susanne graduated from medical school at University of Copenhagen in 1988, and worked as a medical doctor in Glostrup Hospital as well as a cancer researcher before entering the IPR field.
Susanne teaches IPR in CEIPI Denmark and gives lectures and seminars on various IPR issues.
Susanne is a member of ADIPA (Association of Danish Intellectual Property Attorneys), FICPI (Fédération Internationale des Conseils en Propriété Industrielle), FIR (Foreningen Industriel Retsbeskyttelse), EPI (European Patent Institute) and AIPPI (Association Internationale pour la Protection de la Propriété Industrielle).
Susanne Westphael Skov
Personal Assistant
Susanne joined Høiberg in 2007 and is working as a PA (personal assistant).
Susse Vad Andersen
IPR Assistant
Qualified Intellectual Property Administrator (QIPA)
BA in Technical Language (English & French)
Susse joined Høiberg in 2008, having previously worked for a Copenhagen based intellectual property firm since 1997.
Suzana Tufekovic
IPR Assistant
MA, State-authorised Public Translator and Interpreter (English)
BA (English & French)
Suzana joined Høiberg in 2002, having previously worked for 4½ years as an IPR assistant for a Copenhagen based intellectual property firm, specialising in trademarks and designs.
Suzana is a state-authorized translator and interpreter, having a Masters Degree from the Copenhagen Business School in English and a Bachelor’s degree in French.
Tabita Stensig Flink
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Tabita joined Høiberg in 2010 and is working in our administrative team as a receptionist/administrative assistant.
Thérèse Arnskjold
Head of Human Resources & Administration
Partner
Human Resources Management, Probana
Economics studies, University of Copenhagen
Business Language (English and French), Copenhagen Business School
Thérèse is head of Høiberg's human resources, administration, marketing and communications. Thérèse has previously worked within the media and IT business as HR and Administrative Director.
Ulla Neel Riber
Accountant Assistant
Bachelor of Commerce, Copenhagen Business School
Ulla joined Høiberg in 2009 and is working in our accounts deparments. Ulla has worked with accounting for five years before joining Høiberg.
Vivian Hagedorn
IPR Assistant
BA (English)
Vivian joined Høiberg in 2002, having previously worked in the pharma and biotech industry.