Description:

At Goodyear, we are committed to fostering innovation and excellence. As the Legal Counsel, Intellectual Property & Technology, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies with key technology teams while making a significant impact on our business. The Legal Counsel, Intellectual Property & Technology will be responsible for advising and partnering with these teams to ensure the protection and leveraging of Goodyear's intellectual property assets. This role involves a mix of patent strategy development and implementation, counseling, agreements, and legal opinions. 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 and directly handle utility patent preparation and prosecution activities, including drafting and filing patent applications, responding to office actions, and coordinating with external patent counsel
Serve as primary intellectual property (IP) point-of-contact for designated technology/business units
Develop and advise on IP strategies and risk mitigation
Provide day-to-day IP advice and support, including counseling of internal clients on various IP and technology topics
Train clients and staff on IP-related matters
Manage intellectual property disputes as they arise
Draft, review, and negotiate IP-related agreements, including, but not limited to, non-disclosure agreements, development agreements, collaboration agreements, and technology licensing agreements
Conduct IP due diligence for business transactions
Conduct thorough legal research and draft legal opinions on risk assessment or freedom to operate, patentability, and invalidity as needed
Stay current with changes in IP law and regulations and ensure compliance with relevant legal standards
Provide support for IP disputes

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
Electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or chemical engineering/chemistry background preferred, although other technical backgrounds will be considered
Minimum of 4 years of experience in intellectual property law, with a focus on patent strategies and client counseling
Strong background in patent prosecution, portfolio management, and strategic IP planning

Key Skills

Strong negotiation skills and experience in preparation of agreements
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Expertise in use and/or counseling for artificial intelligence (AI) tools a plus