Would you like to be part of a world-leading, high-growth MedTech company developing innovative 3D scanners and software solutions for the Dental industry? Do you see yourself contributing in a cross-functional role that brings product development and Intellectual property (IP) closer? Are you interested in contributing to advancements in digital dentistry and improving patient care? Look no further - we have the right opportunity for you!

We are seeking a curious, engaged and technically qualified candidate to join our Legal, IP & Sustainability team as our new Patent engineer.

3Shape is a prominent company in digitizing dental treatments and specializes in developing innovative 3D scanners and software solutions that benefit both patients and dentists alike. Now, you have an opportunity to work in the center of Copenhagen and join a diverse workforce of over 2000+ employees spanning 50+ nationalities.

Your Role

You will be an integral part of the patent team that consists of several patent attorneys, patent engineers and patent searchers that work together to support 3Shape’s IP position. Your curious and outgoing personality and knowledge of technology would be instrumental in facilitating patent activities across our different business areas and building a bridge between IP, R&D, and product strategy. The role offers an opportunity to work on patent projects while getting exposed to sophisticated hardware & software along with recent advances in machine learning and AI solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Expanding our patent portfolio by identifying innovative ideas and preparing them for drafting together with our inhouse patent attorneys
• Enhancing our internal idea harvesting reach-out program and processes to support patent portfolio development
• Collaborate closely with our product development project teams to gain a deep understanding of the project, and perform project related patent landscape studies
• Collaborate closely together with the product strategy team to develop insights into the business area, market, and competitive landscape from a product perspective
• Conducting strategic surveillance of third-party patent publications.

Your Qualifications

We believe you can thrive in this role as a trusted advisor if you:

• Are highly initiative-driven, productive, out-going, with a willingness to explore and a motivation to meet targets
• Possess a genuine focus on technology and see yourself thriving at the intersection of business, technology, and Intellectual property
• Hold at least a master’s degree in physics, optics, electrical/electronics engineering, software, or a related field
• Have great interpersonal skills and an engaging personality
• It could be an asset to have prior exposure to patents (e.g. from a previous R&D position), or at least be ready to learn about patents.

Join us in shaping a company culture that makes Monday mornings worth it.

We are an exciting, visionary, and international place to work. But most of all, we are a diverse group of over 50 different nationalities who all contribute to an awesome company culture. We partake in social clubs, monthly social activities and various in-team activities as well. If that’s not enough, then add on:

• An attractive healthcare package to keep you fit and well.
• Breakfast every day, and a delicious and healthy lunch cooked by our private chefs.
• Good work/life balance e.g., work from home policy for up to 2 days per week.
• A joint purpose: to enable dentists to provide superior dental care to every patient, every time.

Staying true to our values and DEI efforts, we encourage all relevant applicants to apply, and we ask you NOT to add any photos or sensitive information (age, marital status, nationality) during the application process.

We encourage all relevant applicants to apply. We are committed to celebrating human diversity, and we trust that the best way to reach outstanding business results, is by welcoming diverse people into our community. 

About us

3Shape started with a simple idea - to make 3D scanning better. First, we applied it to the hearing industry, then we succeeded in dentistry. Twenty years later, 3Shape has 2,000+ employees globally. With the help of dental professionals and amazing colleagues we’re creating award-winning scanning and CAD/CAM solutions to change dentistry together! Together, we contribute to a better world. Experience the everyday #lifeat3Shape across the globe on LinkedIn.