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.
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.
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.
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).
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).
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.