Claus Elmeros
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. Claus is a member of EPI (European Patent Institute), PAF (Association of Danish Patent Agents), 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 PAF and chairman of Høiberg's board of directors.
Louise Aagaard
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), PAF (Association of Danish Patent Agents), 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.
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.
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 PAF (Danish Patent Agent Association), FICPI (Fédération Internationale des Conseils en Propriété Industrielle) and EPI (European Patent Institute).