In-House Patent Prosecution Counsel - India Focus

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie seeks an in-house Associate General Counsel for our Patent Prosecution group, based in North Chicago, IL with flexibility to Waltham, MA; South San Francisco, CA; or Irvine, CA. The role develops and implements intellectual property strategies for AbbVie’s products and candidates, with emphasis on protecting the Indian market.

You will draft, file, and prosecute patent applications worldwide, manage outside counsel, and lead complex IP initiatives across R&D and business teams, aligning

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school, state bar admission enabling in-house practice, and registration to practice before the USPTO.
• 8+ years of experience practicing patent law as an attorney or patent agent at a law firm and/or life sciences company, including substantial experience obtaining and defending Indian patents.
• Technical background relevant for pharmaceutical patent prosecution, such as in small molecule and/or biological pharmaceutical discovery & development, and/or a technical degree in relevant fields.
• Strong legal, analytical, communication, collaboration, and people skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and counsel to cross-functional R&D and business teams on IP-related matters and serve as a subject matter expert on patent strategy in India.
• Maximize AbbVie’s competitive position through creation and implementation of intellectual property strategies.
• Draft, file, and prosecute strategically useful patent applications worldwide both directly and through management of outside counsel.
• Challenge and defend patents in IPR, opposition, interference, and other post-grant proceedings, including implementing strategies to expedite resolution of Indian proceedings.
• Conduct prior art searches, analyze third-party patent positions, and conduct due diligence to support business development activities.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Legal analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Juris Doctor

US bar admission

USPTO registration

Job description

AbbVie seeks an in-house Associate General Counsel for our Patent Prosecution group, based in North Chicago, IL with flexibility to Waltham, MA; South San Francisco, CA; or Irvine, CA. The role develops and implements intellectual property strategies for AbbVie’s products and candidates, with emphasis on protecting the Indian market.

You will draft, file, and prosecute patent applications worldwide, manage outside counsel, and lead complex IP initiatives across R&D and business teams, aligning