Patent Specialist

Jotun Dekorativ Marketing; Sandefjord; On-site; NOK 950,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Jotun Academy / in-house learning

Career development opportunities

Engaged leadership and team focus

Inclusive company culture

Team buildings and social activities

Job summary

Jotun A/S in Sandefjord, Norway, seeks an experienced patent professional with chemistry expertise to manage IP protection, draft and prosecute patent applications, and handle oppositions. You will work closely with R&D, legal, and external patent attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong English communication, initiative, and a systematic, analytical approach to develop IP strategies and support Freedom to Operate for cutting-edge coatings technology.

Qualifications

• Higher education in chemistry, ideally with polymer, organic or material chemistry knowledge (Master or PhD).
• Experience with patent work, preferably in-house patent counsel or qualified patent attorney.
• Candidates who have started the EQE process will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Capture, evaluate and advise on appropriate IPR protection, particularly patenting.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications and oppositions with external patent attorneys.
• Handle prosecution and contentious proceedings with external patent attorneys.
• Competitor monitoring and Freedom to Operate evaluations.
• Develop and support patent strategies for positioning and FTO.
• Be an IP advisor for R&D and Business and promote IP awareness across Jotun.

Skills

IPR / Patent knowledge

Chemistry knowledge

English proficiency

Initiative & responsibility

Networking

Systematic approach

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemistry

Job description

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE Jotun is a global and innovative paint company with ambitions for further growth. The Group Patent department ensures and maximizes the protection of Jotun's intellectual properties and investments in R&D as well as contributing to Freedom to Operate for Jotun's business worldwide. As part of Group Patent, you will work with the newest technology within the paint industry in close contact with Jotun's global R&D organisation, legal team and external patent attorneys. You will be part of a dedicated team having a high activity level. We are looking for a candidate with a good knowledge of both chemistry and patenting. The position is located at our new global headquarter in Sandefjord.

Responsibilities

• Capture, evaluate and advise on appropriate IPR protection, in particular patenting.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications and oppositions in cooperation with external patent attorneys.
• Handle prosecution and contentious proceedings in cooperation with external patent attorneys.
• Competitor monitoring.
• Carry out Freedom to Operate Evaluations.
• Develop and support patent strategies for positioning and Freedom to Operate.
• Be an IP advisor for R&D and Business.
• Promote and increase IP awareness and competence across Jotun.

What we are looking for and what we offer

Formal requirements

• Higher education in chemistry, ideally with knowledge of polymer, organic or material chemistry (Master or PhD level)
• Experience with patent work, preferably as in-house patent council or qualified patent attorney
• Candidates who have started the EQE process will also be considered

Experience

• Strong written and spoken English communication skills

Personal requirements

• Initiative & Responsibility: acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results
• Networking: builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilizes it to achieve objectives
• Systematic Approach: uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities, and allocates resources effectively
• Analysis & Judgment: quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments
• Professional Expertise: demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development
• Effective Communication: communicates in a clear, precise, and structured way; presents effectively

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy
• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies
• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores
• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self, and where we have an informal work environment with few hierarchies
• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities

Position information

Company: Jotun A/S

Contract type: Regular Time Type: Full time

Closing date (dd.mm.yyyy): 18.10.2026

Who we are

Jotun has protected property for almost a century - from iconic buildings to beautiful homes. As one of the world's leading paints and coatings manufacturers, we combine high quality with creativity and innovations.

Jotun's global headquarters is located in Sandefjord, Norway. Here, Jotun Norway has 1000 employees working in state-of-the-art facilities covering services from local factory operations at Vindal to global product development in our new research and development centre at Sandefjord, one of Northern Europe's largest privately owned R&D centres.

The administration centre for Europe and Central Asia is located in Sandefjord, together with our local Norwegian operations. We provide various career opportunities in finance and administration, IT, sales and marketing, supply chain, engineering, technical, and research and development.

Jotun is committed to an ambitious growth strategy. We believe that the real value in our companies is our employees, both as individuals and as teams. We focus on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development driven by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

Visit our Career Page to learn more about life at Jotun.

Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and a diversity of professions, genders, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures, etc. We are committed to representing the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

If you are applying for a position and require additional support in the interview process, please let us know how we can accommodate this.

Jotun is one of the world's leading manufacturers of decorative paints, marine, protective, and powder coatings. The Group has 68 companies and 40 production facilities globally, and over 10 933 employees. Jotun products are available in more than 100 countries through own subsidiaries, joint ventures, branch offices, dealers and distributors.

The Jotun Group’s sales in 2025 was NOK 34.3 billion. The Jotun Group is organised into four segments and five geographical regions, and has its head office in Sandefjord, Norway.

Find out what life at Jotun is like. Meet some of your colleagues and get a feeling for the company culture.

Jotun believes that paints and coatings play a key role in a sustainable future. We strive to act responsibly in everything we do, and protect property with a minimum environmental impact.

We embrace responsibility for our employees and the societies where we operate. With a strong corporate culture and sound values, we create a safe, diverse and inclusive workplace where people can grow.

In addition, Jotun strives to make a positive impact through community initiatives and collaboration.