At AbbVie, we are dedicated to developing innovative treatments that make a meaningful impact on patients' lives. As a Counsel, Patent Prosecution, you will play a crucial role in protecting our groundbreaking discoveries and ensuring that they reach the patients who need them most. We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual with a strong background in patent prosecution to join our team. If you are passionate about intellectual property and have a desire to make a difference in the healthcare industry, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
- Conduct patent prosecution activities for AbbVie's innovative treatments, ensuring efficient and timely filing, prosecution, and maintenance of patents.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including researchers, scientists, and legal teams, to identify and protect novel discoveries and inventions.
- Draft and prosecute patent applications in various jurisdictions, including the USPTO and international patent offices.
- Conduct patentability, validity, and freedom-to-operate analyses to support business and legal strategies.
- Monitor and assess third-party patents and patent applications to identify potential risks and opportunities.
- Communicate complex patent prosecution matters to non-legal stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies related to patents and intellectual property.
- Stay updated on industry trends, changes in patent laws, and emerging technologies to provide strategic advice and recommendations.
- Manage outside counsel and patent agents to optimize patent prosecution activities and budgets.
- Foster a culture of innovation and intellectual property awareness within the organization through training and education initiatives.
Juris Doctor (Jd) Degree From An Accredited Law School
Admission To Practice Before The United States Patent And Trademark Office (Uspto)
3+ Years Of Experience In Patent Prosecution, Preferably In The Pharmaceutical Or Biotechnology Industry
Strong Understanding Of Patent Laws And Regulations, Including Us And International Patent Laws
Excellent Written And Oral Communication Skills, With The Ability To Effectively Communicate Complex Technical And Legal Concepts To Both Legal And Non-Legal Audiences.
Communication
Time Management
Attention to detail
Negotiation
Analytical Thinking
Intellectual property
Research skills
Technical
Legal writing
PATENT DRAFTING
Client counseling
Patent Analysis
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Customer Service
Leadership
Time management
creativity
Attention to detail
Teamwork
Adaptability
Problem-Solving
According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Counsel, Patent Prosecution in Chicago, IL, USA is between $110,000 and $160,000 per year. This is based on data from various job sites and salary surveys. However, the actual salary may vary depending on factors such as experience, education, and the specific employer.
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AbbVie is an American publicly traded biopharmaceutical company founded in 2013. It originated as a spin-off of Abbott Laboratories.

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