Senior Counsel, Patent Prosecution

📋 Description

• Maximize AbbVie’s competitive position through creation and implementation of intellectual property
• Provide legal advice and counsel to cross-functional R&D and business teams on a variety of
• Draft, file, and prosecute strategically useful patent applications worldwide both directly and
• Challenge and defend patents in IPR, opposition, interference, and other post-grant proceedings
• Conduct prior art searches, analyze third-party patent positions, and conduct due diligence to

🎯 Requirements

• JD degree from an accredited law school, state bar admission enabling in-house practice (specific
• 5+ years of experience practicing patent law as an attorney or patent agent at a law firm and/or
• Technical background relevant for pharmaceutical patent prosecution, such as: Experience with small
• Strong legal, analytical, communication, collaboration, and people skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects to meet deadlines

🎁 Benefits

• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k) to eligible employees
• Long-term incentive programs