Trademark Paralegal Specialist

6 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Abbott Laboratories Full time
About the Role

Abbott Laboratories is seeking an experienced trademark paralegal to join our global trademark team. As a key member of our innovative group, you will work closely with Abbott businesses to create and execute brand strategies, protecting our trademarks from infringement worldwide.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct thorough trademark clearance searches to determine availability of trademarks, utilizing online tools and collaborating with foreign agents.
  • Collaborate with marketing colleagues and trademark attorneys to develop comprehensive brand strategies.
  • Create detailed summary reports and draft clearance opinions on a global basis.
  • Manage the process and workflow of worldwide trademark filings, prosecution, renewals, and conflicts, escalating matters to the managing attorney as needed.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for trademark prosecution, relaying instructions to outside counsel and managing trademark disputes.
  • Oversee docket management for critical deadlines and status updates, ensuring timely and accurate tracking.
  • Review invoices and approve or reject payments to vendors, providing clear explanations for rejections.
  • Assist in trademark budget planning and cost management for specific business units.
  • Monitor outside docketing systems for correct docketing of all actions.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree and relevant legal education (Paralegal certificate).
  • 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.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Attention to detail, sound judgment, and solid organizational skills.
About Abbott Laboratories

Abbott Laboratories 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. We serve people in more than 160 countries, with a commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.

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. We offer a range of benefits, including career development opportunities, free medical coverage, an excellent retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and a company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world.

Join us at Abbott Laboratories and be part of a team that is shaping the future of healthcare. Apply now to take the first step in your career journey with us.



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