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 Abbotts 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

Position Accountability / Scope

None (budgets headcount and/or revenue)

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

None

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

Minimum Education

• 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 skillsboth written and verbalwith 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

Experience Details

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

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In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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