Description:

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

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 8 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
Experience with patent litigation and enforcement

Key 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