Patent Counsel Consumer Healthcare

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Patent Counsel, Consumer Healthcare
Duties: Draft and prosecute patent applications, along with patent portfolio management and IP strategy covering potential OTC medicines, cosmetics, vitamins and supplements, personal care products, packaging and devices. Support R&D investments by identifying relevant third party intellectual property, evaluating risk, and implementing an appropriate strategy to mitigate this risk. Anticipate and proactively support the prevention and management of legal risks facing the company. Support the company in litigation efforts in support of the company’s position. Develop and recommend policies and practices on issues presenting potential legal risk. Draft and negotiate agreements with internal company and external parties. Conduct or coordinate research on legal issues. Work with or manage activities of external legal counsel on legal matters before the company. Review business, scientific, commercial, and sales/marketing documents/communications and advise on appropriate strategy/language to manage risk while maximizing business benefit. Perform due diligence on proposed business transactions. Liaise with other departments (e.g. Compliance, Audit and Assurance, Business Development etc.) in coordinating counsel to ensure the integration of the full range of considerations impacting legal recommendations. Educate client businesses on sound legal practices and new developments impacting the business. Participate in or lead special projects furthering development and embedding of best practices or expanded legal knowledge.

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