Manager Patent

Abbott; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott seeks a seasoned patent professional to support Freedom to Operate assessments for both Indian and global markets. You will work with cross-functional teams to develop FTO and patent strategies based on a deep understanding of Abbott’s products and timelines.

You will conduct landscape studies, prior art searches, and prepare detailed reports; assist in patent drafting and prosecution, coordinating with external law firms and IP teams.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Pharmacy or Science required.
• Registered Indian Patent Agent preferred.
• Experience with patent searches databases (SciFinder, ARK, TotalPatent) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide patent support across FTO assessments for Indian and global markets.
• Respond to patent intelligence requests and project needs across regions.
• Develop FTO and patent strategies based on product understanding and timelines.
• Conduct landscape studies, prior art searches, and prepare detailed reports.
• Support drafting and prosecution activities with external law firms.

Skills

FTO strategies

Patentability assessment

Portfolio strategy

Patent law awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Postgraduate in Pharmacy/Science

Tools

SciFinder

ARK Patent Intelligence

TotalPatent

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• Provides patent support services and resolves patent matters for assigned projects or clients
• Understands the project requirements and accordingly devise FTO/Patentability/Portfolio strategies.
• Provides support to identify critical patent hurdles, patent monitoring updates, key prosecution timelines.
• Performs patent or technology landscape assessments and build reports.
• Keeps abreast of changes in Patent laws/Patent Databases etc. that affect responsibility areas
• Identifies basic patent issues related to assigned matter
• Assists more experienced managers in resolving patent issues on cross-functional projects
• Developing knowledge of Abbott’s business and client areas supported
• Keeps abreast of changes in laws that affect client areas
• Assigned matters typically have moderate to significant impact on business activities and operations

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• Provides patent support services and resolves patent matters for assigned projects or clients
• Understands the project requirements and accordingly devise FTO/Patentability/Portfolio strategies.
• Provides support to identify critical patent hurdles, patent monitoring updates, key prosecution timelines.
• Performs patent or technology landscape assessments and build reports.
• Keeps abreast of changes in Patent laws/Patent Databases etc. that affect responsibility areas
• Identifies basic patent issues related to assigned matter
• Assists more experienced managers in resolving patent issues on cross-functional projects
• Developing knowledge of Abbott’s business and client areas supported
• Keeps abreast of changes in laws that affect client areas
• Assigned matters typically have moderate to significant impact on business activities and operations

Primary Job Function

• Provides patent support services and resolves patent matters for assigned projects or clients
• Understands the project requirements and accordingly devise FTO/Patentability/Portfolio strategies.
• Provides support to identify critical patent hurdles, patent monitoring updates, key prosecution timelines.
• Performs patent or technology landscape assessments and build reports.
• Keeps abreast of changes in Patent laws/Patent Databases etc. that affect responsibility areas
• Identifies basic patent issues related to assigned matter
• Assists more experienced managers in resolving patent issues on cross-functional projects
• Developing knowledge of Abbott’s business and client areas supported
• Keeps abreast of changes in laws that affect client areas
• Assigned matters typically have moderate to significant impact on business activities and operations

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides patent support for Freedom to Operate (FTO) assessments across both Indian and global markets.
• Supports local, cross-regional, and global initiatives by responding to patent intelligence requests and project needs.
• Demonstrates strong proficiency in a wide range of scientific and commercial patent databases, including SciFinder, ARK Patent Intelligence, TotalPatent, and various free country-specific patent databases.
• Develops FTO and patent strategies based on a thorough understanding of the product, ensuring timely and relevant insights.
• Contributes to patent analysis for in-licensing and distribution agreements, including tracking of key blocking patents and applications, and providing strategic advice.
• Performs comprehensive patent analyses including FTO, landscape studies, prior art searches, and patentability assessments, and prepares detailed reports.
• Supports patent drafting and prosecution activities, including coordination and documentation with external law firms.
• Collaborates with R&D and business teams to facilitate FTO evaluations, IP due diligence, and global patent prosecution efforts.
• Resolves patent-related issues for assigned matters and contributes to the development of patent risk mitigation strategies for global and cross-regional projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Postgraduate in Pharmacy/science

Preferred Qualification

• Registered Indian Patent Agent
• Experienced in handling patent matters for both developed markets (U.S./Europe) and emerging regions.
• Strong technical foundation in the pharmaceutical domain, with deep understanding of APIs and dosage forms.
• Proficient in utilizing a wide range of patent search databases, including SciFinder, ARK Patent Intelligence, TotalPatent, and various free country-specific platforms.
• Skilled in devising FTO and patent strategies tailored to product specifics, ensuring timely and actionable insights.
• Experience in patent drafting and prosecution.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous learning and skill development.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, supporting efficient documentation and presentation of patent-related work.

Minimum Work Experience

Must have a minimum of 8-12 years’ experience in an intellectual property-patent function.