Abbott
Healthcare
SeniorTrademarkCounsel
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“Senior Trademark Counsel at Abbott. Skills: Trademark law, Global portfolio management, Brand protection. Lead global trademark portfolio. Manage trademark clearance”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Law degree, 10+ years trademark law experience, Experience managing global portfolios, Experience managing complex projects
Nice to Have
Fluency in additional languages, Experience in life sciences, Experience in regulated industries
What You'll Do.
Lead global trademark portfolio
Manage trademark clearance
Manage trademark prosecution
Manage trademark enforcement
Manage trademark protection
Provide strategic advice
Support multi-national transactions
Support due diligence activities
Review contractual provisions
Negotiate contractual provisions
Lead international team
Mentor legal professionals
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Senior leadership; Marketing teams; Regulatory teams; Business leaders
Communication Scope
Clarity; Empathy
Process & Methodology
Global project management
Full Job Description
## **JOB DESCRIPTION:** **Senior Trademark Counsel** **Shape the future of healthcare with us** At Abbott, we’re committed to improving lives through breakthrough science—and that starts with the people who drive our innovation. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger, and we actively foster an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and grow. Our Established Pharmaceuticals Division (EPD) is looking for a **Senior Trademark Counsel** to join our global team and play a key role in shaping and protecting our brands worldwide. **About the Role** This is a high-impact leadership position where you will guide Abbott’s global trademark strategy across diverse markets and therapeutic areas. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership, contributing both legal expertise and business insight. You’ll lead a globally distributed team and help ensure that our brands continue to deliver trust and value to patients around the world. **What You’ll Do** * Lead and manage Abbott’s global trademark portfolio, including clearance, prosecution, enforcement, and protection * Provide strategic advice on branding, trademarks, trade dress, copyrights, and domain names * Partner closely with marketing, regulatory, and senior business leaders worldwide * Support complex, multi-national transactions and due diligence activities * Review and negotiate trademark-related contractual provisions * Lead and mentor a diverse, international team of legal professionals * Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture **What We’re Looking For** We know that great candidates don’t always tick every box. If your experience is close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply. * Law degree and significant experience in trademark law (typically ~10+ years) * Experience managing complex global portfolios or projects * Strong collaboration and communication skills * Ability to balance legal expertise with commercial thinking * Confid
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