KENILWORTH, N.J., Feb. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Schering-Plough Corporation announced today that James R. Nelson, vice president and senior patent advisor, has retired after more than 21 years with the company.
Prior to his retirement on Feb. 1, Nelson provided executive and strategic advice and counsel on all matters pertaining to intellectual property including input on the preparation, filing, prosecution and maintenance of patents and trademarks worldwide.
"Jim Nelson has been the backbone of the patent and trademark organization, building an exceptionally talented team," said Thomas J. Sabatino, executive vice president and General Counsel. "Under his leadership, our patent group obtained thousands of patents and trademarks that protect the innovations and brand identity of Schering-Plough products around the world."
Nelson joined Schering-Plough from private practice in 1985 as a patent attorney. Following a number of promotions, he was appointed staff vice president, Patents and Trademarks in 1994. Nelson holds a B.A. degree in chemistry, an M.S. degree in physical chemistry and a J.D. degree, all from Rutgers University, New Jersey.
Schering-Plough is a global science-based health care company with leading prescription, consumer and animal health products. Through internal research and collaborations with partners, Schering-Plough discovers, develops, manufactures and markets advanced drug therapies to meet important medical needs. Schering-Plough's vision is to earn the trust of the physicians, patients and customers served by its more than 33,500 people around the world. The company is based in Kenilworth, N.J., and its Web site is http://www.schering-plough.com.
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