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.

The base pay for this position is

N/A

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

JOB FAMILY:

Patents and Trademarks

DIVISION:

GENC General Counsel

LOCATION:

India > Mumbai : Mumbai Development Center - EPD

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 20 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)