Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

RESPONSIBILITIES     

The Senior Counsel will support the Abbott Nutrition Division of Abbott Laboratories. The successful candidate will have opportunities to:

• Develop a deep understanding of Abbott’s technologies and customers
• Provide ongoing patent-related training to the business
• Provide legal and strategic guidance to clients, including senior management
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and mine strategic inventions
• Manage invention disclosures, including collecting and screening disclosures, conducting inventor interviews, and providing recommendations on filing strategies
• Manage an active docket, including overseeing the filing and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications and the strategic development of the portfolio
• Manage outside counsel, including reviewing work product to ensure it meets Abbott’s expectations
• Conduct due diligence assessments on potential mergers and acquisitions
• Complete freedom-to-operate assessments
• Assist internal and external litigation counsel on IP litigation matters
• Develop and implement patent strategies for key projects
• Participate in the effective management of the budget

REQUIREMENTS        

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and admitted to a U.S. state bar in good standing
• USPTO registration in good standing
• Strong academic background
• Minimum of 7 years working as a patent attorney and counseling clients on intellectual property issues, including freedom-to-operate and patent prosecution
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and strategic thinking
• Ability to manage numerous projects and deadlines simultaneously
• High standards for quality and excellence

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience handling PTAB proceedings/EPO Oppositions and supporting patent litigation
• Significant freedom-to-operate or product clearance experience
• In-house experience
• Working knowledge of patent laws in major jurisdictions outside of the U.S.
• USPTO experience

The base pay for this position is $147,300.00 – $294,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.