Senior Legal Counsel, Intellectual Property & Technology

Location: US-OH-AKRON-CORP-HDQTRS-2110   
Goodyear Talent Acquisition Representative: Nicole Coult  
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Senior Legal Counsel, Intellectual Property & Technology

At Goodyear, we are committed to fostering innovation and excellence. 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.  You will be responsible for advising and partnering with these leaders to ensure the protection and leveraging of Goodyear’s intellectual property assets. This role involves a mix of patent strategy development and implementation, legal opinions and transactional responsibilities.  Being based at Goodyear’s Global Headquarters in Akron, Ohio, you will be a member of the global Intellectual Property and Technology legal team.

Job Duties / Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• 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. Provide strategic advice to Senior leaders on IP portfolio management and enforcement.

• Draft, review, and negotiate IP-related agreements, including, but not limited to patent licensing, confidentiality, joint-venture and collaboration agreements. Conduct IP due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions.

• Conduct thorough legal research and draft legal opinions on freedom to operate, patentability, and invalidity as needed. Stay current with changes in IP law and regulations and ensure compliance with relevant legal standards.

• Train clients and staff on IP-related matters. Manage intellectual property disputes as they arise. Counsel internal candidates on various IP and technology topics.

KEY EXPERIENCE

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and a state bar.
• Chemical engineering/chemistry background preferred although other technical backgrounds will be considered.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in intellectual property law, with a focus on patent strategies and client counseling.

KEY SKILLS

• Strong background in patent prosecution, portfolio management, and strategic IP planning.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in licensing agreements.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience with patent litigation and enforcement.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 71,000 people and manufactures its products in 55 facilities in 22 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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