Posted on: April 08, 2026
Are you interested in managing patent activities at a high-growth MedTech company? Do you see yourself working in a company that is transforming the dental industry with its cutting-edge technologies and solutions that benefit both dentists and patients alike?
3Shape is offering an exciting opportunity for a patent attorney to accelerate their learning and career at a vibrant, and forward-looking technology company. You will join our IP group that is part of our Legal team and is jointly responsible for all matters relating to legal and intellectual property.
Your Role
You will have an integral part in advancing patent activities in a strategically new opportunity area within digital dentistry. The includes activities addressing capitalizing on patent opportunities with initial efforts focussed on mitigation of IP risks by conducting and supporting FTO and clearance analyses for new and existing products. The role offers extensive learning opportunities through close collaboration and visibility across the organisation.
Your responsibilities will include:
Conducting freedom-to-operate investigations for products, features, and technology platforms, in collaboration with other IP colleagues.
Strategizing, drafting, and prosecuting commercially relevant patent applications.
Collaborating with product strategy and R&D teams to provide patent consulting throughout the product lifecycle, from early concept to development and market launch.
Monitoring third party patent filings and portfolios and preparing summaries and insights for internal stakeholders.
Your Qualifications
The ideal candidate has a solid patent foundation and is motivated to grow within an in-house IP team:
A university degree in physics, software, optics, electrical engineering, electronics, or a related technical field.
A few years of experience working with patents, either in private practice or inhouse, preferably with an exposure to FTO, or patent studies.
An ability to analyze patent claims and technical disclosures with guidance and sparring from more senior patent attorneys.
Strong communication skills and an interest in translating patent findings into clear and practical input for technical and business colleagues.
A structured, curious, and collaborative mindset, with the ability to work in a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment.
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 in our DK office who all contribute to an awesome company culture. We partake in social clubs, monthly Friday social activities, as well as various in-team activities. 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
Amazing location – our office is located in the heart of Copenhagen, right next to Kongens Nytorv
A joint purpose: to enable dentists to provide superior patient care to every patient, every time
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.