The Goodyear Tire & Rubber

Legal Counsel - Intellectual Property & Technology

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber$100K — $150K *
Akron, OH 44312In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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
  • 4+ years of experience in intellectual property law, particularly on patent strategies
  • Preferred backgrounds in electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering/chemistry
  • Strong expertise in patent prosecution and strategic IP planning

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with senior technology leaders on patent strategy
  • Manage utility patent preparation and prosecution activities
  • Act as the primary IP contact for specific technology/business units
  • Advise on IP strategies and risk mitigation
  • Provide ongoing IP counseling to internal clients
  • Train clients and staff on IP matters
  • Manage and resolve intellectual property disputes

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work within a global intellectual property team
  • Exposure to a diverse range of IP issues and technologies
  • Professional development and training on IP-related matters
  • Work in a major global headquarters environment
  • Access to cutting-edge practices in IP law and technology
Full Job Description
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


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About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies, with operations in most regions of the world. Together with its subsidiaries and joint ventures, Goodyear develops, markets and sells tires for most applications.

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Join the dynamic team at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, a global leader in tire manufacturing, where innovation drives us forward and a commitment to excellence is shared across our global network. This is an unparalleled opportunity to advance your career with a company that is at the forefront of technological and environmental advancements in the industry.

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At The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, you will be part of a culture that thrives on diversity, leadership, and professional growth. Engage in work that pushes the boundaries of what's possible in tire technology and services, contributing to a safer, more efficient world.

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Join our team of over 30,000 dedicated professionals worldwide, in an environment where your skills in innovation, leadership, and problem-solving can shine. You will lead projects that transform the very nature of vehicle mobility, making significant contributions to the industry and the environment.

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Learn more about The Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Size
72,000 employees
Market Cap
$2.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+2.9%
Revenue
$12.3 billion
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