Associate General Counsel, Patent Prosecution - India
AbbVie
August 08, 2026
On-site
North Chicago, IL
$182,000 - $346,000 USD yearly
Corporate Functions
Associate General Counsel (Patent Prosecution)
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice and counsel to cross-functional R&D and business teams on IP-related matters; serve as subject matter expert on patent strategy in India
- Maximize AbbVie’s competitive position through creation and implementation of IP strategies
- Draft, file, and prosecute strategically useful patent applications worldwide, directly and through management of outside counsel
- Challenge and defend patents in IPR, opposition, interference, and other post-grant proceedings; implement strategies to expedite resolution of Indian proceedings
- Conduct prior art searches, analyze third-party patent positions, and conduct due diligence to support business development activities
Qualifications:
- JD from an accredited law school; state bar admission enabling in-house practice (specific state not required); registration to practice before the USPTO
- 8+ years of experience practicing patent law as an attorney or patent agent at a law firm and/or life sciences company, including substantial experience obtaining and defending Indian patents
- Technical background relevant for pharmaceutical patent prosecution, such as:
- Experience with small molecule and/or biological pharmaceutical discovery & development, and/or
- Technical degree in molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, or biomedical engineering
- Strong legal, analytical, communication, collaboration, and people skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects to meet deadlines
Benefits:
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees
- Eligible to participate in long-term incentive programs
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice and counsel to cross-functional R&D and business teams on IP-related matters; serve as subject matter expert on patent strategy in India
- Maximize AbbVie’s competitive position through creation and implementation of IP strategies
- Draft, file, and prosecute strategically useful patent applications worldwide, directly and through management of outside counsel
- Challenge and defend patents in IPR, opposition, interference, and other post-grant proceedings; implement strategies to expedite resolution of Indian proceedings
- Conduct prior art searches, analyze third-party patent positions, and conduct due diligence to support business development activities
Qualifications:
- JD from an accredited law school; state bar admission enabling in-house practice (specific state not required); registration to practice before the USPTO
- 8+ years of experience practicing patent law as an attorney or patent agent at a law firm and/or life sciences company, including substantial experience obtaining and defending Indian patents
- Technical background relevant for pharmaceutical patent prosecution, such as:
- Experience with small molecule and/or biological pharmaceutical discovery & development, and/or
- Technical degree in molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, or biomedical engineering
- Strong legal, analytical, communication, collaboration, and people skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects to meet deadlines
Benefits:
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees
- Eligible to participate in long-term incentive programs