Senior IP Specialist

Position Overview The IP Manager is responsible for the operational management of Laerdal’s global intellectual property portfolio and related IP processes. The role identifies, protects, maintains, and leverages strategically important intellectual property assets, including patents, trademarks, designs, copyrights, and trade secrets. The position works closely with innovation, product development, commercial, legal, sourcing, and leadership teams to ensure that Laerdal's innovations, brands, and competitive positions are protected and that the company has the freedom to operate within its strategic business areas. The IP Manager serves as the focal point for external IP suppliers, patent and trademark attorneys, and enforcement activities, while ensuring that internal processes, systems, and governance support Laerdal’s IP strategy and policy. Position Holder is Accountable For Operational management of Laerdal's global IP portfolio. Identification and evaluation of inventions, trademarks, designs, and other protectable assets. Coordination and execution of patent, trademark, and design filing and prosecution activities. Management of external IP suppliers and service providers. Operation and development of Laerdal's IP management systems and processes. Coordination of infringement and enforcement activities. IP support in contracts, collaborations, licensing arrangements, and strategic partnerships. Freedom-to-operate assessments and monitoring activities. Compliance with Laerdal's IP strategy, policy, and governance framework. Budget management related to operational IP activities and external service providers. See attachement for more details.