Sr Counsel, Intellectual Property - Nutrition

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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.

JOB FAMILY:Operations & Business Support

DIVISION:GENC General Counsel

LOCATION:United States > Columbus : RP03

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:Standard

TRAVEL:Yes, 15 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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