Senior Trademark Paralegal

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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 the career you dream of. • Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. • An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity The Senior Trademark Paralegal is a highly experienced individual contributor within the Trademark Group, responsible for independently managing complex trademark matters and larger portfolio initiatives on a global basis. This role requires proactive ownership of workload, disciplined prioritization across competing projects, and the ability to structure, track, and drive work through to timely and high‑quality completion. The Senior Trademark Paralegal adds value by anticipating needs, maintaining organized project plans, and ensuring trademark matters progress efficiently in alignment with business priorities. What You’ll Work On • Independently track trademark matters and larger portfolio projects from initiation through completion, proactively identifying risks, monitoring milestones and deadlines, and coordinating timely actions with the trademark counsel and stakeholders • Screen, search, and clear proposed trademarks, assess risk levels, and provide reasoned recommendations • Conduct U.S. and foreign trademark clearance searches, including online research and coordination with foreign agents and prepare clear, organized summary reports and draft global clearance opinions • File US trademarks and instruct the filing of trademark applications outside of the US and oversee outside counsel to ensure accuracy, quality, and adherence to timelines • Serve as the primary point of contact for trademark prosecution matters, independently resolving routine issues, escalating non‑routine matters as appropriate, and clearly relaying guidance to outside counsel • Support worldwide trademark conflicts in coordination with the trademark counsel and outside counsel (including oppositions, cancellations, infringements, UDRPs, and counterfeits) • Coordinate annual renewal activities for global trademark registrations for the assigned business unit and handle US renewals in house together with the trademark counsel of the business unit • Review trademark‑related invoices, approving or rejecting payment with appropriate explanation • Assist with trademark budget planning and cost management for the assigned business unit • Monitor outside docketing systems to ensure accurate docketing of all actions and deadlines Minimum Required Qualifications: • Minimum of 6+ years of trademark paralegal experience • Extensive experience with U.S. and international trademark practices, including Madrid filings • Demonstrated ability to independently manage large, active global trademark portfolios with a high degree of organization, accountability, and proactive planning • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to independently prioritize complex, high‑volume workloads • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while maintaining individual ownership of assigned matters • Bachelor's Degree and/or relevant legal education (Paralegal certificate) Other qualifications: • Ability to handle a portfolio of 5000+ active trademarks • Ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and disciplined follow‑through • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide clear status updates and anticipate stakeholder needs Misc: This is an onsite role at Abbott Park located in Illinois. This is not a remote role/opportunity. Apply Now • 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. • Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott , and on Twitter @AbbottNews. The base pay for this position is $55,300.00 – $110,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Operations & Business Support DIVISION: GENC General Counsel LOCATION: United States > Abbott Park : AP06A ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf