IP_ - Patent Licensing Attorney in Akron, OH

In-House

Akron, OH

IP_ - Patent Licensing Attorney in Akron, OH

Attorney

Min 10 yrs required

No

Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel, Intellectual Property & Technology

Job Responsibilities:

As the Senior Legal Counsel, Intellectual Property & Technology at the company, the candidate will have the opportunity to work on advanced technologies with key technology and business leaders, significantly impacting the business. The primary responsibilities include advising and partnering with these leaders to ensure the protection and leveraging of the company's intellectual property assets. The role involves a combination of patent strategy development and implementation, legal opinions, and transactional responsibilities. The candidate will be based at the company's Global Headquarters and will be a member of the global Intellectual Property and Technology legal team.

The job duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

- Collaborating with senior technology leaders to develop and execute comprehensive patent strategies.
- Managing and directly handling patent prosecution activities, including drafting and filing patent applications, responding to office actions, and coordinating with external patent counsel.
- Providing strategic advice to senior leaders on IP portfolio management and enforcement.
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating IP-related agreements, including but not limited to patent licensing, confidentiality, joint-venture, and collaboration agreements.
- Conducting IP due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions.
- Conducting thorough legal research and drafting legal opinions on freedom to operate, patentability, and invalidity as needed.
- Staying current with changes in IP law and regulations and ensuring compliance with relevant legal standards.
- Training clients and staff on IP-related matters.
- Managing intellectual property disputes as they arise.
- Counseling internal candidates on various IP and technology topics.

Education and Experience Information:

- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is required.
- Admission to practice before the . Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and a state bar is necessary.
- A background in chemical engineering or chemistry is preferred, although other technical backgrounds will be considered.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in intellectual property law, focusing on patent strategies and client counseling, is required.

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.

Salary Information:

The text does not provide specific salary information for this position.

Additional Information:

The company is described as one of the world's largest tire companies, employing approximately 71,000 people and manufacturing products in 55 facilities across 22 countries. It operates two Innovation Centers that strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services setting the industry standard for technology and performance. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities and affirmative action, ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.