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Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow your own career
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Willis Tower location in Chicago, Illinois, or our Abbott Park location in Abbott Park, Illinois.  Remote work is not in scope for this position.  

Abbott is seeking an experienced trademark paralegal to join our global trademark team and be part of an innovative group dedicated to elevating trademark practice to best align with Abbott’s cutting-edge diverse businesses that bring life-changing technology to people all over the world.  The candidate will work closely with Abbott businesses to create and execute on brand strategies and will work around the world to protect Abbott trademarks from infringement.

What You’ll Work On

• Conduct foreign and domestic trademark clearance searches to determine availability of trademarks, including on-line searching and working with foreign agents
• Collaborate with marketing colleagues and trademark attorneys to develop brand strategies
• Create summary reports and draft clearance opinions on a global basis
• Manage process and workflow of worldwide trademark filings, prosecution, renewals and conflicts (oppositions, cancellations, infringements)
• Act as the first line of communication for trademark prosecution, escalating matters to the managing attorney as well as relaying his/her instructions to outside counsel
• Managing trademark disputes through coordination with managing attorney and outside counsel
• Docket management for critical deadlines and status updates
• Review invoices and either approve for payment or reject to vendor with appropriate explanation
• Assist in trademark budget planning and cost management for specific business unit
• Assist in the monitoring of outside docketing system for correct docketing of all actions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and relevant legal education (Paralegal certificate), preferred.
• 5+ years of trademark paralegal experience
• Familiarity with docketing systems such as WebTMS or IP Manager
• Familiarity with third party trademark screening tools such as Corsearch or Clarivate
• Ability to handle a portfolio of 5000+ active trademarks
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail, sound judgment and solid organizational skills

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
 

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

The base pay for this position is $64,000.00 – $128,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.