- 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 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:

Experience Details:

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

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Talent Acquisition Coordinator at Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

Last Active: 02 December 2025

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