Manager Patent

Abbott Laboratories; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Mumbai seeks an experienced intellectual property professional to provide patent support across Indian and global markets. You will conduct FTO analyses, monitor patent landscapes, and assist in drafting and prosecution activities with external law firms.

The ideal candidate holds a postgraduate degree in science or pharmacy, with registration as an Indian patent agent and strong expertise in major patent databases.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate in Pharmacy or science is required.
• Registered Indian Patent Agent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides patent support for Freedom to Operate assessments across Indian and global markets.
• Supports local, cross-regional, and global initiatives by patent intelligence requests.
• Demonstrates proficiency in patent databases like SciFinder, ARK Patent Intelligence, TotalPatent.
• Develops FTO and patent strategies based on product understanding.
• Contributes to patent analysis for in-licensing and distribution agreements with strategic advice.
• Performs patent analyses including FTO, landscape studies, and prior art searches.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Postgraduate in Pharmacy/science

Registered Indian Patent Agent

Tools

SciFinder

ARK Patent Intelligence

TotalPatent

Job description

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.