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Job Description ” '
Senior Patent Attorney
Will work closely with the Vice President, Intellectual “
_ Property, to:
r 1. Prepare,, file, and prosecute ABI patent and trademark
applications in both the U.S. and foreign countries. In this
regard, make suggestions as to what research is required to
provide requisite experimental evidence to attain the broadest
I possible patent coverage. Assist in coordinating outside
counsel in patent and licensing‘ matters, Perform patent 1
searches. A
2. Periodically review patent applications in order to decide
questions such as whether to keep the application alive, what
foreign jurisdictions to file in, and the like given the
nature of the ABI business in that field and territory.
3; Provide a vehicle for keeping ABI senior staff apprised of
what is in the ABI patent portfolio-and how it relates to
competitive advantage.
U 4. Coordinate the invention disclosure system with the business
unit managers, make recommendations, identify areas that are
lacking coverage, assist in the implementation of any changes
if required. _
5. Assist in legal audit of ABI practices in health and safety
and in intellectual property as they relate to employment.
Help implement changes if needed.
6. Assist in all phases of licensing matters, negotiation,
drafting, maintaining and monitoring existing licensing
relationships, e.g. NIH license.
7. Assist in dealing with other regulatory matters as they arise,
- e-g. FDA submissions.
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