Intellectual Property Specialist - Trademarks

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Intellectual Property Specialist - Trademarks
The candidate will docket due dates and electronically file all USPTO communications; forward trademark prosecution documents as appropriate; obtain trademark use information and specimens from business units; run SAP reports and obtain invoices showing use of trademarks to support U.S. applications and registrations; maintain U.S. trade name registrations and docket, filing new applications and renewals as required. Prepare U.S. trademark renewals for attorney review and once finalized file with USPTO; maintain foreign trademark renewal docket; contact global business units to gather information on which to base foreign renewal decisions; meet with attorney to make decisions on foreign registrations; instruct third-party renewal service and provide necessary documentation as required; electronically file all communications related to foreign renewals. Prepare agreement routing notes, route various trademark-related agreements and monitor status of routes; monitor agreement renewal/expiration dates and notify attorney; process invoices. Provide general administrative support to the Licensed Products business; maintain the global Licensed Products Master List. Assist attorney with incoming requests pertaining to trademarks; prepare simple trademark authorizations, consents, releases and other legal documents for attorney review. High School Diploma. Bachelor's degree and/or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program is preferred. Should have 5 years of experience with a law firm or corporate law department providing legal support. Experience with trademark matters, including docketing and filing practices (foreign and domestic), is preferred. Excellent communication skills; ability to build relationships and collaborate with stakeholders at various organizational levels, both internal and external to Goodyear. Strong ability to manage and meet deadlines, and handle high volume of work consistently. Excellent writing, organizational and analytical skills. Ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team.

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