<div><p><b>Senior Trademark Counsel</b></p><p></p><p><b>Shape the future of healthcare with us</b></p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>Our Established Pharmaceuticals Division (EPD) is looking for a <b>Senior Trademark Counsel</b> to join our global team and play a key role in shaping and protecting our brands worldwide.</p><p></p><p><b>About the Role</b></p><p></p><p>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.</p><p>You’ll lead a globally distributed team and help ensure that our brands continue to deliver trust and value to patients around the world.</p><p></p><p><b>What You’ll Do</b></p><ul><li><p>Lead and manage Abbott’s global trademark portfolio, including clearance, prosecution, enforcement, and protection</p></li><li><p>Provide strategic advice on branding, trademarks, trade dress, copyrights, and domain names</p></li><li><p>Partner closely with marketing, regulatory, and senior business leaders worldwide</p></li><li><p>Support complex, multi-national transactions and due diligence activities</p></li><li><p>Review and negotiate trademark-related contractual provisions</p></li><li><p>Lead and mentor a diverse, international team of legal professionals</p></li><li><p>Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>What We’re Looking For</b></p><p>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.</p><ul><li><p>Law degree and significant experience in trademark law (typically 10+ years)</p></li><li><p>Experience managing complex global portfolios or projects</p></li><li><p>Strong collaboration and communication skills</p></li><li><p>Ability to balance legal expertise with commercial thinking</p></li><li><p>Confidence working across cultures and time zones</p></li><li><p>Fluency in English; additional languages (e.g. Spanish) are a plus</p></li><li><p>Experience in life sciences or regulated industries is beneficial—but not essential</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>What You’ll Bring</b></p><ul><li><p>Thoughtful leadership and a collaborative mindset</p></li><li><p>Strong relationship-building skills and emotional intelligence</p></li><li><p>The ability to influence stakeholders with clarity and empathy</p></li><li><p>Comfort navigating complexity and change in a global environment</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p>If this role excites you but you’re not sure you meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you. Diverse experiences and perspectives help us build better solutions—and we welcome yours.</p></div>
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