Job Postings

2027-2028 Thomas Edison Innovation Law and Policy Fellowship - University of Akron School of Law (posted 10/30/2026)

IP & Contracts Senior Paralegal - AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (posted 8/21/2026)

Associate Counsel - Intellectual Property - Sherwin Williams (posted 07/31/2026)

Legal Counsel For Intellectual Property & Technology - Goodyear (posted 06/03/2026)

Senior Legal Counsel For Intellectual Property & Technology - Goodyear (posted 06/03/2026)

Adjunct Professor - Case Western Reserve University School of Law (posted 05/05/2026)

Intellectual Property Patent Associate - Sand Sebolt & Wernow (posted 03/17/2026)

Intellectual Property Legal Administrative Assistant - Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP (posted 03/17/2026)

Trademark Paralegal – Renner Otto (posted 03/17/2026)

IP Operational Specialist – Renner Otto (posted 03/17/2026)

Legal Secretary/Paralegal – Cooper Legal Group, LLC (posted 03/02/2026) 

2027-2028 Thomas Edison Innovation Law and Policy Fellowship - University of Akron School of Law (Akron, OH)

IPPI: The IP Policy Institute at The University of Akron School of Law invites applications from U.S. applicants (currently residing in the United States or abroad but remaining a permanent U.S. resident/citizen) for a non-resident fellowship program. The Thomas Edison Innovation Law and Policy Fellowship program is designed to develop rigorous scholarship on intellectual property (IP), creativity, and innovation law and policy.

The Fellowship promotes excellent academic research about IP and related rights in the innovative and creative communities. The program consists of a series of three (3) invitation-only meetings over the course of a year. Fellows are required to attend the entirety of all three roundtables, and attendance is a material condition of a Fellowship. Over the course of these meetings, Edison Fellows work under the guidance of Distinguished Commentators and with each other to turn paper ideas into polished manuscripts publishable in law reviews or other academic journals. The Fellowship is designed primarily for tenure-track law and/or economics professors and for lawyers and Ph.D. graduates interested in academic positions focusing on legal or economic research in IP, creativity, and innovation. IPPI also considers applications from recently tenured academics and from practitioners interested in writing about IP, creativity, or innovation policy.

PURPOSE OF THE FELLOWSHIP:

The Edison Fellowship serves two main purposes:

1.    To help each Fellow produce one paper on a specific topic of interest, with the goal of submitting that paper for publication within a year of the Fellowship's commencement, and

2.    To help each Fellow build the knowledge set and skills necessary for producing future academic papers and to begin to plan their research agenda.

Consequently, while anyone can gain valuable experience from the Fellowship, value is greatest for first-time applicants, and we will prioritize new applicants over those who have completed the Fellowship. Former Fellows are welcome to reach out for other opportunities to share work and receive feedback.

FELLOWSHIP DETAILS:

IPPI will provide lodging (unless participants are local) and meals at all in-person meetings. Fellows agree to work with The University of Akron's approved travel agent to book their transportation, at no cost to them. Fellows will receive an honorarium of three thousand (US $3,000) dollars upon completion of the Fellowship requirements, as set out below.

1.    SUBMISSION OF PAPER PROPOSALS - SUBMISSION DEADLINE OF C.O.B. 5:00 P.M.

ET, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2026: Proposals should include a statement of the issue to be addressed, the proposed methodology, and the feasibility for completion by February 2028.

Proposals should be no longer than five (5) pages. IPPI will notify selected Fellows and those chosen to present their proposals at the initial March in-person roundtable by C.O.B. 5:00 P.M. EST on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2026.

2.    PRESENTATION OF PAPER PROPOSAL AT A RESEARCH ROUNDTABLE (IN PERSON;

LOCATION TBA) ON MARCH 18-19, 2027: Fellows will present their proposals at a research roundtable held on March 18-19, 2027. Each proposal will be reviewed by Distinguished Commentators and Fellows to provide constructive feedback at the March in-person roundtable.

3.    PRESENTATION OF FIRST DRAFT AT A RESEARCH ROUNDTABLE (IN PERSON; WASHINGTON, DC, VENUE TBA) ON EITHER SEPTEMBER 23-24, 2027, OR

SEPTEMBER 16-17, 2027: The specific date will be finalized after AALS announces the dates of their 2027 Faculty Recruitment Conference. Each Fellow is required to submit a first paper draft E.O.D. SUNDAY, AUGUST 29, 2027. Each First Draft will be reviewed by Distinguished Commentators and Fellows to provide constructive feedback at the September in-person roundtable.

4.    PRESENTATION OF SECOND DRAFT AT THE FINAL RESEARCH ROUNDTABLE

(VIRTUAL) ON FEBRUARY 17-18, 2028: Each Fellow is required to submit a second paper draft by E.O.D., SUNDAY, JANUARY 23, 2028. These drafts should be substantially revised from those presented at the September research roundtable. Ideally, Second Drafts will be essentially ready for journal submission. At a minimum, Second Drafts must state a clear thesis and argument, identify an important contribution to relevant scholarship, and demonstrate substantial progress at incorporating feedback received on First Drafts. Each Second Draft will be reviewed by Distinguished Commentators and Fellows to provide constructive feedback during virtual roundtables. Most or all of the virtual sessions will be conducted February 17-18, 2028. However, IPPI will schedule virtual presentations and commentary sessions earlier in 2028 if a Fellow submits a Second Draft early, wants feedback early, and the Second Draft is essentially ready for journal submission.

5.    COMPLETION OF FINAL DRAFT AND SUBMISSION TO AN ACADEMIC JOURNAL IN

WINTER 2028: Following presentation of their Second Draft, Fellows are expected to make final revisions to their papers and submit them for publication in a suitable academic journal and post to SSRN by the end of the 2028 calendar year.

FELLOWSHIP RESEARCH AND WRITING:

Should you be accepted into IPPI UA's 2027-2028 Thomas Edison Innovation Law & Policy Fellowship Program, you will be asked to sign an agreement with at least the below conditions. Please review and confirm that you can agree to these conditions before taking time to apply.

•        To attend all 3 Fellowship Meetings-held March 18-19, 2027; September 16-17 OR 23-24, 2027; and February 17-18, 2028-for the entire duration. IPPI UA will cover relevant travel/lodging for Fellows for events relating to the 2027-2028 Fellowship.*

*Note: IPPI UA can cover travel within the United States. Applicants with U.S. citizenship living abroad may apply, and if they can cover their international travel to the U.S., IPPI UA can then cover local, domestic travel.

•        To present a brief synopsis detailing a proposed thesis and research at Meeting 1.

•        To present a first draft work in progress, researched and drafted over the spring and summer months of 2027, at Meeting 2.

•        To present an updated second draft of the work in progress at Meeting 3, taking into consideration specific commentary from the Distinguished Commentators given at Meeting 2.

•        To submit the Paper to a law journal in the WINTER/SUMMER 2028 submission period, or to other journals in their relevant academic disciplines. If unable to submit during this period, you will work with IPPI on an updated and reasonable submission time. *

*Note: Extensions past December 2028 will require approval from IPPI and may negatively impact the research stipend. It is increasingly difficult to pay honoraria once two years have passed since the conclusion of the Fellowship program. Additionally, while feedback on drafts beyond the second draft may be available at IPPI and the Distinguished Commentators discretion, there is no obligation for Distinguished Commentators to comment after Meeting 3.

PAYMENT:

U.S. citizens and green card holders (including those currently abroad) will receive a research stipend of US $3,000, three thousand dollars, paid on delivery of the final draft Paper that is posted to SSRN (www.ssrn.com) and submitted to a law journal or to another academic journal.

If you do not deliver on the above terms, and no formal extension or allowance has been granted, the grant total will be reduced. No extension will be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed.

OWNERSHIP:

You will own all right, title, and interest to the Research Paper and the Project Data (as between the parties). You grant IPPI an unlimited, non-exclusive, royalty-free, indefinite-term, world-wide license to copy, excerpt, distribute, publicly display, transmit, and otherwise communicate the Research Paper to the public in any medium now existing or later created. IPPI will and may include an agreed form of attribution to you for any use it makes of the Research Paper pursuant to this Agreement.

PROMOTION OF RESULTS:

At IPPl's request, you agree to use reasonable efforts to cooperate with IPPI staff to promote and communicate the results of your Research Paper to the public ("Promotional Activities"). Such activities likely include preparation of a policy brief and a blog post or op-ed summarizing the results of the Paper, participation in a podcast, and other communications and outreach activities.

ATTRIBUTION TO IPPI:

Publication of the Paper will include an acknowledgement of IPPl's support. Such attribution will include substantially the following information: "The research and writing of this paper was supported by IPPI: The IP Policy Institute at The University of Akron School of Law."

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR:

In the performance of this potential Agreement, you shall be an independent contractor and not entitled to any benefits to employees of IPPI. All invoices for services must include an Ohio Public Employees Retirement Independent Contractor/Worker Form (OPERS).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

To apply to be an IPPI Edison Fellow, please email your application to IPPl@uakron.edu. All proposals are treated confidentially. Applications must include:

1) a research proposal (max 5 pages) and

2) your CV and/or resume that includes current mailing address, telephone number, email address, and citizenship status.

Submit the proposal application (numbers 1-2 above) as a single PDF file, titled "Last Name, First Name - Edison Application - date of submission" by C.O.8. 5:00 P.M. ET, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2026.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

For more information regarding this program or other initiatives of IPPI, please visit www.uakron.edu/law/lPPI or reach out to IPPI Executive Director Joshua Kresh at jkresh@uakron.edu.

An electronic copy of this notice is available online at this web address: https://blogs.uakron.edu/ualawip/wp-content/uploads/sites/1670/2026/10/IPPI-2027-2028-Edison-Call-for-Proposals.pdf

IP & Contracts Senior Paralegal - AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (Cleveland, OH)

Overview

This position supports the Legal department’s  contracts/procurement , intellectual property , and operations  functions, working closely with in-house attorneys and business stakeholders across the organization. The position will assist with commercial and vendor agreements, procurement workflows, IP portfolio administration, and legal operations, helping ensure contracts and intellectual property assets are managed efficiently, accurately, and in alignment with company policies and business objectives.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, comfortable with legal technology, and able to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced, collaborative in-house environment.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
Contracts & Procurement Support

• Assist attorneys with the preparation, review, and administration of commercial, vendor, procurement, SaaS, technology, and confidentiality agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, amendments, and renewals.
• Coordinate contract intake, execution, and signature processes, including routing agreements for internal approvals and maintaining executed copies.
• Maintain and update contract records in the company’s contract lifecycle management and matter management systems.
• Track key contract terms, milestones, and renewal dates; assist with reporting and audits as needed.
• Support procurement-related legal workflows by coordinating with sourcing, finance, and business teams.
  

Intellectual Property Support

• Assist with administration of the company’s intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks, copyrights, and related IP assets.
• Coordinate IP filings, renewals, deadlines, and correspondence with outside counsel, government offices, and relevant internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate IP records, databases, and docketing systems, ensuring compliance with deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Support IP-related agreements, including license agreements, assignments, and consents, under attorney supervision.
• Support trademark clearance, use reviews, and brand protection efforts, including coordination of evidence of use and enforcement support.
• Assist with IP audits, portfolio reviews, and internal reporting related to intellectual property assets and strategy.
  

Legal Operations & Department Support

• Maintain organized electronic and physical legal files, templates, and document libraries.
• Assist with invoice processing, outside counsel coordination, and budget tracking related to contracts and IP matters.
• Prepare summaries, trackers, and reports for attorneys and business partners.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of IP and legal processes, tools, and workflows , leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) tools where appropriate .
• Perform other functionally related duties as assigned in support of the Legal department.
  

Qualifications
Required

• Paralegal certificate or equivalent practical experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in an in-house legal department or law firm, with exposure to contracts, commercial transactions, or procurement support.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly with deadlines and data management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to interact/communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft suite of tools (including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Copilot) and PDF tools; comfort learning IP docketing, contract management, and other legal technology systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
  

Preferred

• Experience supporting intellectual property matters (trademarks, copyrights, licensing, or IP administration).
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management, matter management, and/ or IP docketing systems.
• Experience supporting technology, SaaS, marketing, or licensing agreements.
• Prior in-house experience supporting procurement, technology, or vendor agreements.
  

This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position.

The expected salary range for this role is $25-33/hr Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only.
Salaries are based upon a wide range of factors considered in making the compensation decision, including, but not limited to, candidate skills, experience, education and training, the scope and responsibilities of the role, as well as market and business considerations.

What We Offer

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.

Associate Counsel - Intellectual Property - Sherwin Williams (Cleveland, OH)

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

This position is responsible for the management of assigned legal activities in support of a $23 billion global manufacturing company. This high visibility position will involve the management of intellectual property, specifically patents and trade secrets. The position will involve tasks and responsibilities generally performed by lawyers in law firms and corporate legal departments, including but not limited to the following:

(1) Effectively handles assigned legal activities for business units, functions, or legal practice areas:

• Supports projects and teams, providing legal support and solutions to the company's business units or corporate departments.
• Collaborates with scientists, engineers and researchers, and technical directors – Discusses new products, product innovation and improvements, and trade secrets.
• Provides focused and practical legal advice on patents, trade secrets and related intellectual property issues to multiple research and development groups, and assistance with intellectual property issues in global markets.
• Provides Proactive guidance - Stays abreast of new regulations and emerging legal risks; provides proactive advice and counsel to business units and corporate functions that may be impacted.
• Substantiates positions - Researches, develops, and coordinates implementation of legal solutions.
• Mitigates risk - Identifies and analyzes existing and emerging legal risks. Develops and implements business-focused strategies to manage risks.
• Ensures Compliance - Assists the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and control mechanisms to promote intellectual property compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Provides freedom-to-practice searches, novelty assessment, patent application preparation, and prosecution.
• Negotiates, drafts, and manages of intellectual property agreements including non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements, joint development agreements, government-sponsored research and consulting agreements, and technology licenses.
• Assists with and reviews invention disclosures, research activities and new product innovation.
• Evaluates intellectual property and develops protection strategies, providing effective guidance with regard to IP risks and strategies.
• Provides IP due diligence for mergers and acquisitions. 
• Provides patent and trade secret dispute and litigation support.
• Conducts IP education/training and support for marketing, sales, R&D, and other departments.

(2) Demonstrates the development of core legal expertise and support for legal affairs of business units or enterprise-wide functions:

• Develops understanding of the operational model by which the supported business unit or enterprise-wide function operates.
• Supports clients on a cost-effective basis.
• Manages outside counsel in an efficient and cost-effective manner, as necessary.

(3) Primary Business Partner Engagement:

• Engages, communicates, and advises mid-management and operational business level of such clients.
• Develops understanding of how legal support affects objectives, risks, and returns of business clients.

(4) Supervisory Responsibility:

• Provides work direction or review the work of individual contributor level support staff (paralegals, admins, fellows, law clerks, etc.).

This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters located at 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA 

This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Must have a Juris Doctor
• Must have a license to practice law in Ohio
• Must have a license to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• Must have an undergraduate degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer science, or materials science
• Strong work ethic combined with diligence and the ability to act independently and adapt to changing priorities. 
• Demonstrated experience clearly articulating complex legal concepts to a lay audience.
• 2-5 years of legal experience including patent application drafting, patent prosecution, and searching. 
• PC skills; Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); and other applications.
• General working knowledge of legal software.
• Must have the legal right to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer science, or materials science
• Demonstrated experience in a corporate legal department as an in-house attorney, providing guidance and counseling to both business and research and development partners in connection with patents and trade secrets.
• Proven ability to manage outside counsel on complex matters in a cost-effective manner.
• Familiarity with patent research tools.
• Experience training employees on substantive legal topics in intellectual property. 
• Deep understanding of coating technologies.  
• Experience with trademarks and copyrights.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: (TIME SPENT AWAY FROM HOME OR OTHER TYPICAL OFFICE LOCATION)

• 10%

About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life… with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being. Career… with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution, Connection… with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities. It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible.

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

Please apply at: Associate Counsel - Intellectual Property

Legal Counsel For Intellectual Property & Technology - Goodyear (Akron, OH)

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

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 49 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.

Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

Senior Legal Counsel For Intellectual Property & Technology - Goodyear (Akron, OH)

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

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 49 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.

Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

Please apply at: Senior Legal Counsel - Intellectual Property & Technology

Adjunct Professor - Case Western Reserve University School of Law (Cleveland)

Case Western Reserve University School of Law is seeking an adjunct professor to teach and supervise students in the Intellectual Property Venture Clinic of the Milton and Charlotte Kramer Law Clinic starting in August 2026.  The candidate must be a USPTO-registered patent attorney, as they will focus on the Clinic’s patent clients and curriculum.  The successful candidate will teach as part of a team, with the other professor focusing on the Clinic’s trademark clients and curriculum.

The Clinic’s patent practice includes provisional patent applications awaiting examination, non-provisional patent applications awaiting office action, and non-provisional patent applications to be filed.  The Clinic enrolls between 4 - 8 JD students each semester.  Some of the students are patent-bar eligible.  

The time commitment is approximately 15 hours/week per semester which includes class time, class preparation, meetings with students, review of student work, and some administrative responsibilities flowing from the Clinic’s membership in the USPTO Law Clinic Certification Program.  Through this program, our interns receive their own temporary registration numbers and file patent and trademark applications directly with the PTO rather than coaching clients through their own application process.  

The Clinic will provide course modules, assignments, lesson plans and a proposed syllabus, as well as a complete instructor’s manual.  

More information about the Clinic can be found here:  https://case.edu/law/practical-training/law-clinic/intellectual-property-venture-clinic-ipvc

If interested, please contact Sarah M. Polly at sarah.polly@case.edu.

Intellectual Property Patent Associate - Sand Sebolt & Wernow (Remote)

Remote | Full-time | Competitive Salary & Benefits

Are you an entrepreneurial IP professional ready to make a real impact? Join our dynamic, rapidly growing Intellectual Property firm—where your ideas drive innovation, work-life balance is paramount, and your professional growth is our priority.

What You’ll Do

• Patent Drafting & Prosecution: Lead end-to-end patent drafting and prosecution before the USPTO.
• Strategic Guidance: Collaborate with engineers and inventors to craft robust, commercially-savvy IP strategies.
• Client Engagement: Manage client relationships with clear communication and expert counsel.
• Team Leadership: Assume significant responsibility from day one.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: Minimum 2-5 years in patent drafting and prosecution.
• Credentials: Registered to practice before the USPTO.
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Bar Admission: Admitted to a state bar.
• Mindset: Innovative, entrepreneurial, and collaborative.

What We Offer

• Competitive Package: Market-leading salary, comprehensive health benefits, and retirement plans.
• Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere—no commute, full control over your schedule.
• Growth Focus: Personalized mentorship, continuing-education support, and clear career pathways.
• Culture & Perks: Casual, collegial environment with regular team events and wellness initiatives.

Intellectual Property Legal Administrative Assistant - Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP (Cleveland)

Classification:   Non-Exempt

Reports to:  IP Manager              

Department:  Secretarial                                                                    

Job Summary:   The Intellectual Property Legal Administrative Assistant performs a variety of administrative duties and delivers high quality service to attorneys and other legal team members in a collaborative team environment. The position requires thorough knowledge of the Attorney Support Portal and all firm and Intellectual Property practice specific processes and procedures. The Administrative Assistant maintains the highest level of professionalism and observes confidentiality of client and firm matters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Prepare patent applications and prosecution documents including amendments, responses, Information Disclosure Statements, and appropriate transmittal forms during all stages of patent prosecution for attorney review.
• Assist attorneys and paralegals with maintaining domestic and foreign trademark applications and registrations.
• Preparation of communication to clients regarding progression of prosecution of cases in portfolio.
• Review and manage docket, providing updated information to attorneys. Regularly update docketing department regarding actions taken.
• Prepare client matter request forms for submission to docket department for new cases.
• Prepare legal documents and general correspondence from dictation or written format in an accurate and timely manner.
• Draft standard correspondence, proofread, edit, and format documents.
• Coordination and management of calendars, scheduling, and travel plans.
• Input time entries accurately and efficiently into the firm’s timekeeping system.
• Maintain paper and electronic client and administrative files in accordance with firm procedures and the document management system.
• Attention to other administrative tasks including conflict checks, new client/matter intake process, client bills, mail, check requests and expense reports.
• Communicate and interact professionally with clients, attorneys, legal team members and staff to deliver a high level of customer service.
• Actively participate as a member of the practice group support team to complete work submitted in the Attorney Support Portal.
• Participate in in-house training to continue development and expand legal knowledge.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Intellectual Property administrative assistant experience in a law firm or other legal department.
• Experience with USPTO e-filing systems.
• Experience with PCT filings.
• Experience with domestic and foreign documents.
• Excellent organizational, time management and follow up skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple, competing deadlines and priorities in an effective manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong focus on client service.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Work Hours and Conditions:

• Standard days and hours are Monday through Friday, 7.25 hours per day, in accordance with approved Flexible Scheduling Agreement.  Periodically may need to be available for additional work when necessary.
• Standard law office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust and temperature.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 10 pounds.
• Regularly uses standard office equipment such as computer, monitor, printer, telephone, photocopier, scanner, and filing cabinets.
• Occasional stooping and reaching into boxes, cabinets and supply shelves.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.  In essence, it is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or qualifications.

Trademark Paralegal – Renner Otto (Cleveland)

Position Description

Renner Otto is an intellectual property (IP) law firm located in Cleveland’s Playhouse Square. We’re committed to “Advancing Innovation” because we believe that a great idea can change the world.  Our highly skilled and professionally recognized attorneys have focused on protecting those ideas since 1880. We are committed to a world class work environment with very competitive compensation for outstanding work.

We are seeking a Trademark Paralegal who will be responsible for documents and processes relating to trademarks. Trademark Paralegals will be expected to perform all job duties with a commitment to providing outstanding value-added service to clients and maintaining an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement. This position has time-keeper requirements of 1,400 billable hours annually.

Essential Functions and Duties

The Trademark Paralegal supports attorneys in the overall operations of the firm.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

• First cut at availability searches: run the reports and conduct internet searches for common law uses, identify conflicting uses to be included in report, and begin draft of search report.
• Review watch reports.
• Basic investigation for enforcement opinions like prior registrations, use, users, etc.
• Conduct research in TMEP, etc.
• Firm understanding of trademark concepts like filing bases, use in commerce, and specimens to support ability for handling correspondence with clients and foreign associates.
• Prepare Office Action report letters including first draft of substantive comments.
• Ability to draft first cut of more substantive documents like basic office action arguments.
• Assist attorneys in enforcement actions including TTAB proceedings and proceedings in state and federal courts.

Required Experience

• Maintain files and track docket deadlines.
• Answer emails and work with clients/foreign associates to get info we need for filings, etc.
• Prepare estimates, provide timelines, and explain basic procedures for clients.
• Work independently with foreign associates and clients to get materials we need, like POAs, other forms, etc.
• Conduct correspondence with clients and foreign associates regarding trademark prosecution and enforcement.
• Proficiency with use of the USPTO’s online filing system, includes Trademark Center, Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS), the Assignment Branch, and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB)
• WIPO filings and/or renewals
• Prepare and file submissions at the USPTO, including new applications, assignments, office action responses, requests for extensions of time, statements of use, and maintenance filings.
• Gather specimens of use for submission to the USPTO.
• Strong ability to work independently, high attention to detail, and ability to figure out the status of matters by independent research.

Required Skills

• Communication – Ability to communicate clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing.
• Computer/Technical – Expertise in MS Office products, docketing systems, e-billing software, etc.  Technology savvy with a preference for working digitally.
• Organization/Planning – must be able manage multiple priorities and accurately track extensive details.
• Legal knowledge – Knowledge of a variety of trademark documentation and process.

Critical Competencies

• Detail Oriented – Shows a high level of care for the quality of the work and the accuracy of detailed information. 
• Flexible – Able to manage multiple priorities and respond quickly/positively to shifting demands and opportunities; ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Learning Agile – Proactively learns new skills, willing/able to learn new technologies, open to feedback and willing to take direction.
• Team Oriented – Prefers working in a team environment. Establishes and maintains good working relationships. Willing to help others and share knowledge and expertise.
• Professional – Communicates and behaves in a way that reflects positively on the firm and creates a great client experience.
• Demonstrates discretion – Can be trusted to handle confidential information discreetly.
• Problem Solving – Takes initiative to find ways to assist attorneys and advance client matters efficiently and without being asked to. 

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal certification (or equivalent experience) required.
• 3-5 years’ experience in trademarks required.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency in using software technology including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and IP docket software, USPTO and WIPO filing systems.
• Preferred experience: Anaqua, Westlaw

Please send your resume in confidence to recruiting@rennerotto.com.

IP Operational Specialist – Renner Otto (Cleveland)

Position Description

Renner Otto is an intellectual property (IP) law firm located in Cleveland’s Playhouse Square. We’re committed to “Advancing Innovation” because we believe that a great idea can change the world.  Our highly skilled and professionally recognized attorneys have focused on protecting those ideas since 1880. We are committed to a world class work environment with very competitive compensation for outstanding work.

We are seeking an IP Operations Specialist who will be responsible for documents and processes relating to patent prosecution. IP Operations Specialists will be expected to perform all job duties with a commitment to providing outstanding value-added service to clients and maintaining an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement. We are accepting applicants on an entry-level basis as well as applicants with experience.

Essential Functions and Duties

The IP Operations Specialists works with attorneys in the overall operations of the firm.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs daily maintenance and overall operation of patent prosecution, including but not limited to:
• Monitors tasks on the docket and reminding attorneys/clients as appropriate.
• Processes incoming emails/documents for the purpose of progressing accurate, timely work product
• Drafts documents and letters using proper templates based on firm standard or client-specific instructions
• Manages legal documentation and correspondence in strict confidence
• Integrates new files and records in the client/matter database
• Processes incoming correspondence from clients, foreign associates and intergovernmental agencies worldwide
• Leverages a variety of software and technology to manage work
• Takes on informal leadership roles within the team and work with the Executive Director to identify and implement administrative processes improvements
• Serves as subject matter expert by training and advising less experienced team members.  May act as back up for the Lead role if required.

Required Skills

• Communication - Ability to communicate clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing.
• Computer/Technical - Expertise in MS Office products, docketing systems, firm management/e-billing software, etc.  Technology savvy with a preference for working digitally
• Organization/Planning - must be able to create schedules, manage multiple priorities and accurately track extensive details.
• Legal knowledge - Knowledge of a variety of legal documentation.  Able to independently manage the most complex IP functions.  Deep knowledge of patents, trademarks, and intellectual property.  

Critical Competencies

• Detail Oriented – Shows a high level of care for the quality of the work and the accuracy of detailed information. 
• Flexible – Able to manage multiple priorities and respond quickly/positively to shifting demands and opportunities; ability to work under tight deadlines;
• Learning Agile – Proactively learns new skills, willing/able to learn new technologies, open to feedback and willing to take direction
• Team Oriented – Prefers working in a team environment. Establishes and maintains good working relationships. Willing to help others and share knowledge and expertise.
• Professional – Communicates and behaves in a way that reflects positively on the firm and creates a great client experience.
• Demonstrates discretion – Can be trusted to handle confidential information discreetly.
• Problem Solving – Takes initiative to find ways to do things more simply and effectively

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal certification preferred.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency in using software technology including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and IP docketing software.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years prior experience in a legal assistant/paralegal position in an area of law a high degree of accuracy (e.g. IP, tax, real estate, transactional or environmental law).
• 3 years prior experience in IP.
• 1-2 years docketing experience.
• Familiarity with Anaqua strongly preferred.

Please send your resume in confidence to recruiting@rennerotto.com.

Legal Secretary/Paralegal – Cooper Legal Group, LLC (Remote)

Cooper Legal Group, LLC, an Intellectual Property law firm located in Hinckley, Ohio, is seeking an IP legal secretary/paralegal.  The position is primarily virtual/remote but to the extent practicable may require occasional on-site attendance to handle mail and/or the like.  The ideal candidate will have experience with docketing and patent and trademark prosecution.  Familiarity with electronic billing is a plus.  Depending upon the needs and skills of the individual, both full-time and part-time arrangements will be considered.  Exceptional compensation and benefits offered.  Please send resume to admin@cooperlegalgroup.com.