Patent Specialist at Jotun in Sandefjord, Vestfold, Norway

Patent Specialist
Location: Sandefjord
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
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.
If you think this role is what you could do next, apply now!