Posted:
9/27/2024, 10:46:51 AM
Location(s):
California, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Legal & Compliance
Division Counsel, IP Strategy
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Abbott is currently seeking an experienced IP attorney to join our IP Strategy team to develop and lead IP Strategy initiatives including cross-divisional processes and best practices, resource optimization, litigation support, talent training and development, competitive intelligence, and comprehensive offensive and defensive patent strategies. We collaborate across our various medical device business divisions, adopting a team-oriented approach to partner with and deeply integrate into our diverse business units. The IP attorney should be experienced, comfortable, and agile navigating various technologies.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON:
Core job responsibilities include:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate will possess demonstrated experience developing and implementing comprehensive offensive and defensive IP strategies to improve competitiveness, preferably in the medical device sector. The role requires strong knowledge of patent law, demonstrated significant experience building competitive patent portfolios and assessing competitor portfolios including identifying strategic insights from competitive intelligence, counseling clients on intellectual property issues, drafting and prosecuting strategic patent applications, freedom-to-operate or product clearance experience, IP contract experience, and experience with post-grant patent challenges in the US and Europe, preferably for medical device products. Litigation experience and working knowledge of patent law in major jurisdictions outside of the US are strongly preferred.
Training/Experience Required
Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
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Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is
$211,600.00 – $423,200.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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Website: https://abbott.com/
Headquarter Location: Illinois City, Illinois, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1944
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt
Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Emergency Medicine ⋅ Genetics ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Health Diagnostics ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Medical ⋅ Medical Device ⋅ Nutrition ⋅ Pharmaceutical