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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\nCapture, evaluate and advise on appropriate IPR protection, in particular patenting.\nDraft and prosecute patent applications and oppositions in cooperation with external patent attorneys.\nHandle prosecution and contentious proceedings in cooperation with external patent attorneys.\nCompetitor monitoring. \nCarry out Freedom to Operate Evaluations.\nDevelop and support patent strategies for positioning and Freedom to Operate.\nBe an IP advisor for R&D and Business.\nPromote and increase IP awareness and competence across Jotun.\nWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER\nFormal requirements\nHigher education in chemistry, ideally with knowledge of polymer, organic or material chemistry (Master or PhD level)\nExperience with patent work, preferably as in-house patent council or qualified patent attorney. Candidates who have started the EQE process will also be considered\nStrong written and spoken English communication skills\nPersonal requirements\nInitiative & Responsibility: acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results\nNetworking: builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilizes it to achieve objectives\nSystematic Approach: uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities, and allocates resources effectively\nAnalysis & Judgment: quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments\nProfessional Expertise: demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development\nEffective Communication: communicates in a clear, precise, and structured way; presents effectively\nWhat we offer\nCompetitive compensation and benefits\nContinuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy\nCareer development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies\nLeaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores\nA supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self, and where we have an informal work environment with few hierarchies\nA focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities\nPOSITION INFORMATION\nCompany:\nJotun A/SContract type:\nRegularTime Type:\nFull time CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):\n18.10.2026WHO WE ARE\nJotun 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.\nJotun'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.\nWe provide various career opportunities in finance and administration, IT, sales and marketing, supply chain, engineering, technical, and research and development.\nJotun 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.\nVisit our Career Page to learn more about life at Jotun.\nJotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. 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