JOB DESCRIPTION:
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 Abbott’s 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
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
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 robust 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

📌 Manager Patent (Mumbai)
🏢 Abbott
📍 Mumbai