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Patent Prosecution Counsel
Worcester, MA

Summary:

Patent Prosecution Counsel is a full-time position based in Worcester, MA, with the opportunity to work remotely 3 days per week. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing intellectual property strategies for AbbVie's Oncology, Immunology, and Neuroscience products. The ideal candidate will have a JD degree, state bar admission, and registration to practice before the USPTO, along with 3 years of experience practicing patent law. The salary range for this position is $133,500 - $253,500.

Company Description:

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Job Description:

The Patent Prosecution Counsel will join AbbVie's Intellectual Property, Transactions, and Innovation legal team and provide legal advice and counsel to cross-functional R&D and business teams on various IP-related matters. They will also draft, file, and prosecute patent applications and challenge and defend patents in post-grant proceedings. This position requires strong legal, analytical, communication, collaboration, and project management skills.

Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement intellectual property strategies to maximize AbbVie's competitive position
- Provide legal advice and counsel to cross-functional teams
- Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications worldwide
- Challenge and defend patents in post-grant proceedings
- Conduct prior art searches and analyze third-party patent positions
- Support business development activities through due diligence

Qualifications:

- JD degree from an accredited law school
- State bar admission enabling in-house practice (specific state not required)
- Registration to practice before the USPTO
- 3 years of experience practicing patent law at a law firm and/or life sciences company
- Technical background relevant for pharmaceutical patent prosecution (e.g., small molecule and/or biological pharmaceutical discovery & development, technical degree in relevant field)
- Strong legal, analytical, communication, collaboration, and project management skills

Additional Information:

- The salary range for this position is $133,500 - $253,500, and may vary based on factors such as geographic location.
- AbbVie offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This position is eligible for short-term and long-term incentive programs.
- AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Headings:

H1: Patent Prosecution Counsel - Worcester, MA
H2: Join AbbVie's Legal Team and Make a Remarkable Impact on People's Lives

Bullet Points:

- Full-time position with the opportunity to work remotely 3 days per week
- Develop and implement intellectual property strategies for AbbVie's Oncology, Immunology, and Neuroscience products
- JD degree, state bar admission, and USPTO registration required
- 3 years of experience practicing patent law
- Strong legal, analytical, communication, and project management skills
- Salary range of $133,500 - $253,500
- Comprehensive benefits package offered, including paid time off and medical/dental/vision insurance
- Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion






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