Patentgruppen

What Patentgruppen does

Patentgruppen A/S is a privately held Danish intellectual property consulting firm founded in 1998 by Jørgen Møller and Henrik Tuxen, headquartered in Aarhus with a second office in Copenhagen (Frederiksberg). The firm provides comprehensive IP counseling across patents, utility models, designs, and IP strategy, serving clients that range from early-stage startups to large multinational corporations across multiple industries including life sciences, robotics, energy, pharmaceuticals, water/gas infrastructure, hydrogen fueling, maritime, and consumer products. Its service portfolio spans prosecution, oppositions, appeals, infringement and invalidation analysis, freedom-to-operate studies, competitor analysis, patent portfolio analysis, due diligence, and advisory on Unitary Patents and the Unified Patent Court (UPC). The firm operates specialized teams for Life Sciences and Artificial Intelligence (AI/ML/LLM) patents.

The firm's core technology assets are its proprietary service modules rather than software platforms: IPortunity® for aligning IP strategy with business objectives, PG Explore for organizing patent literature, and the IP Service Desk model which embeds an IP consultant on-site at the client. The firm is organized as a partner-owned A/S under Danish law, with ownership distributed among founding and joining partners including Jørgen Møller (CEO), Henrik Tuxen (CFO), Erik Drengsgaard (COO), Jens Jeppesen, Søren Degn, Kaj Olesen, Nicolaj Reuss Bjerre, and Ulrich Gramstrup Bærentsen. No external institutional investment, private equity, or venture capital backing has been disclosed.

Revenue is generated through professional services delivered on a project-based and retainer basis, with quote-based pricing that is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market motion is consultative, sales-led, and relationship-driven, supplemented by an event-driven approach including participation in robotics fairs (Robotbrag, R24), Life Science events (BII Demo Day), the Sound Hub Denmark partnership for SoundTech startups, regular seminars on IP topics, webinars, and LinkedIn thought leadership. Approximately 20+ staff including European Patent Attorneys, Certified Danish Patent Agents (CDPA), Qualified IP Administrators (QIPA), and European Patent Administration Certificate (EPAC) holders deliver services from Aarhus and Copenhagen, with European patent representation extending across EPO jurisdictions.

Name

Patentgruppen

Legal name

Patentgruppen A/S

Website

https://patentgruppen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Patentgruppen A/S is a Danish European Patent Attorney firm founded in 1998, providing comprehensive IP consulting (patents, utility models, designs, strategy, and UPC advisory) to startups, SMEs, and large corporations across Life Sciences, robotics, energy, and other industries from offices in Aarhus and Copenhagen.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Patent Attorney Services

NAICS

Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Patent Prosecution & Portfolio Management (BPAHAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

IP Due Diligence & Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) Analysis (BPAHAMAG), IP Search, Watch & Competitive Intelligence (BPAHAMAI), IP Compliance, Anti-Counterfeiting & Enforcement (BPAHAMAK)

Keywords

• Patent prosecution services
• Intellectual property consulting
• Patent attorney services
• Design registration services
• IP strategy advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Aarhus

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Patent Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for patent applications, prosecution, IP strategy, and portfolio management. Revenue is generated through project-based fees and ongoing retainer arrangements for IP management services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Patentgruppen provides professional intellectual property services including patent prosecution, design registration, and utility model protection, supplemented by strategic IP management modules (IP Strategy, IPortunity®, IP Management, PG Explore, IP Service Desk, IP Budgetting). The firm also delivers analysis services (Competitor Analysis, Novelty Search, Freedom-to-Operate, Infringement Analysis, Invalidation Analysis, Patent Portfolio Analysis) and legal services (Oppositions, Due Diligence, Appeal), with specialized vertical expertise in Life Sciences and AI/ML/LLM patents.

Product overview

Patentgruppen is a European Patent Attorney firm offering comprehensive IP consulting services. The core offering is a unified suite of patent, design, and utility model protection services supplemented by strategic management modules including IP Strategy, IPortunity®, IP Management, PG Explore, IP Service Desk, and IP Budgetting. Analysis services include Competitor Analysis, Novelty Search, Freedom-to-Operate, Infringement Analysis, Invalidation Analysis, and Patent Portfolio Analysis. Legal services cover Oppositions, Due Diligence, and Appeal proceedings. Specialized vertical services address Life Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI/ML/LLM) patent matters. The firm also provides guidance on Unitary Patents and Unified Patent Court procedures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IPortunity®: A strategic tool that ensures alignment between IP and business strategy.
• PG Explore
• IP Service Desk

Products and services

• Patent Core patent filing and prosecution service providing exclusive rights to exclude others from commercially exploiting an invention for up to 20 years; for companies and inventors seeking IP protection.
• Design Design registration service protecting the aesthetic appearance, visual shape, pattern, color and ornamentation of products against replicas; for product designers and companies seeking visual IP protection.
• Utility Model Faster and less expensive alternative to patents for obtaining protection of technical inventions through registration without examination; for inventors and SMEs seeking efficient protection.
• IP Strategy Strategic planning service covering identification of IP assets, protection decisions, surveillance and enforcement, licensing, risk assessment, and alignment with business goals; for companies developing long-term IP roadmaps.
• IP Management Comprehensive intellectual property management including identification of patent protection opportunities, value assessment of existing IP rights, and strategic patent strategy development; for companies needing ongoing IP portfolio oversight.
• IPortunity® Strategic tool that ensures alignment between IP and business strategy, helping identify new IP candidates and strengthen investor cases; for startups and SMEs building investor-ready IP positions.
• PG Explore Patent literature organization tool allowing customers to create overviews, classify, and comment on patents; enables sharing classifications and notes with colleagues and patent consultants; for R&D teams managing large patent literature sets.
• IP Service Desk Onsite IP consultant service providing an IP consultant embedded in the client's company with full organizational support behind them; for large enterprises needing dedicated in-house-style IP expertise.
• IP Budgetting Consulting service on time and cost aspects of patenting, using real data from over 25 years of actual patent costs to outline budgets and align expectations; for companies planning patent investment and CFOs managing IP budgets.
• Competitor Analysis Analysis of competitor's patent portfolios including applications, granted patents, and design registrations to identify competitor strengths and weaknesses in IP; for companies assessing competitive IP landscapes.
• Novelty Search Prior art identification service recommended prior to drafting and filing patent applications to assess invention novelty; for inventors and R&D teams evaluating patentability.
• Freedom-to-Operate Analysis Assessment of risk of infringing others' patent rights when commercializing a product or service; for companies launching new products or entering new markets.
• Infringement Analysis Detailed analysis assessing whether a company's product or service infringes a given patent right, interpreting patent claims and evaluating scope of protection; for companies facing infringement disputes or clearance questions.
• Oppositions Service for challenging competitor patents that have been unjustifiably obtained, including defence against oppositions and oral proceedings at EPO; for companies seeking to invalidate or defend against competitor patents.
• Invalidation Analysis Analysis of already issued patents to determine their validity and strength; for companies evaluating competitor patents or clearing their own patent positions.
• Patent Portfolio Analysis Assessment of whether IP assets support present and future business activities; for companies conducting strategic reviews of their patent portfolios.
• Due Diligence Detailed review of a company's IP assets conducted in relation to mergers, acquisitions, and investments to assess value and risks; for buyers, sellers, and investors in M&A transactions.
• Appeal Representation service for appealing adverse decisions from patent authorities; for clients challenging unfavorable rulings at the EPO.
• Unitary Patent (UP) Advisory service on the Unitary Patent system providing patent protection with unitary effect across participating EU member states; for clients seeking streamlined European patent coverage.
• Unified Patent Court (UPC) Advisory service on the Unified Patent Court system including opt-out strategies, transitional period considerations, and representation before the court; for clients navigating the new European patent litigation framework.
• Life Science Specialized patent consulting for the Life Science sector covering biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and related fields with technical expertise and regulatory knowledge; for Life Science companies requiring domain-specialized patent attorneys.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Specialized patent consulting covering Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning (ML), and Large Language Models (LLM) including opportunities, challenges, and strategic considerations for AI patents; for AI companies and adopters needing AI-specific IP guidance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25+ year relationships with some clients demonstrating long-term partnership value
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BioInnovation Institute Copenhagen (BII)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 January 2025Patentgruppen sponsored and participated in BioInnovation Institute Copenhagen's Demo Day, an event celebrating progress of BII's Venture Lab startups and Bio Studio projects. The company maintains an ongoing relationship supporting Life Science startups with IP strategy guidance.
• Sound Hub DenmarkcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2024Patentgruppen became a competence partner with Sound Hub Denmark, a world-class sound & acoustics powerhouse for startups, SMEs and corporates. The hub offers business acceleration in a sound-only coworking environment with access to sound, craft and test facilities. Patentgruppen provides IP expertise to SoundTech startups in the accelerator program, helping them protect their innovations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Novagraaf: European patent and trademark firm with offices across multiple jurisdictions. Competes for European patent prosecution, FTO and IP strategy work from Danish-headquartered multinationals.
• Høiberg: Copenhagen-based patent firm with a strong Life Science/biotech practice alongside engineering. Directly comparable given Patentgruppen's Life Science specialization and similar Scandinavian footprint.
• Zacco: Scandinavian-origin IP firm with full patent prosecution, trademark and IP strategy services across Europe and Asia. Competes for the same Danish/European mid-market and enterprise patent work.
• Hoffmann Eitle: Large European patent attorney firm with deep UPC, opposition and patent prosecution expertise. Comparable in patent prosecution focus though larger and more geographically distributed.
• Inspicos: Danish/German patent firm offering patent prosecution, IP strategy and portfolio management. Direct competitor particularly in the Danish and German markets.
• Plougmann & Vingtoft: Danish/European patent attorney firm offering patent prosecution, IP strategy and portfolio management with similar mid-market positioning. Direct competitor for Danish enterprise and startup clients.
• AWA (formerly Awapatent): Leading Scandinavian IP consultancy offering patent prosecution, IP strategy and portfolio management across Europe. Closely comparable in size, geography, and service mix.
• Bech-Bruun: Leading Danish law firm with a substantial IP practice covering patent, trademark and IP strategy. Directly competes for Danish enterprise IP mandates including life science and industrial clients.
• Budde Schou: Danish patent and trademark firm with full IP service portfolio. Directly comparable Danish competitor serving enterprise and SME clients across patent prosecution and IP strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Bird & Bird: Global law firm with a sizeable IP and technology practice. Larger, broader incumbent that competes for IP strategy, patent prosecution and UPC matters from Danish and European clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/patentgruppen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/patentgruppen-a-s

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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