Senior Trademark Paralegal

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.

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The base pay for this position is

$68,000.00 – $136,000.00

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.

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