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.
Susanne Hřiberg
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).
Thérčse 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.