Goodyear

Goodyear

Senior Legal Counsel - Intellectual Property & Technology

US OH Akron Corp Hdqtrs · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
NegotiationIntellectual PropertyMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

  • As the Senior Legal Counsel, Intellectual Property & Technology, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies with key technology and business leaders while making a significant impact on our business.
  • The Senior Legal Counsel, Intellectual Property & Technology is responsible for advising and partnering with these leaders to ensure the protection and leveraging of Goodyear's intellectual property assets.
  • The role involves a mix of patent strategy development and implementation, legal opinions, and transactional responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with senior technology leaders to develop and execute comprehensive patent strategies
  • Manage/directly handle patent prosecution activities, including drafting and filing patent applications, responding to office actions, and coordinating with external patent counsel
  • Train clients and staff on IP-related matters. Manage intellectual property disputes as they arise

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in intellectual property law, with a focus on patent strategies and client counseling
  • Experience with patent litigation and enforcement

Nice to have

  • Electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or chemical engineering/chemistry background preferred, although other technical backgrounds will be considered

Skills

  • Strong negotiation skills and experience in licensing agreements
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership
  • Expertise in use and/or counseling for artificial intelligence (AI) tools a plus
  • Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies.
  • It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 49 facilities in 19 countries around the world.
  • For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate
  • Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer.
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

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