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Koch · 1 day ago

Trademark Paralegal

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$40/hr - $60/hr

Koch Capabilities, a subsidiary of Koch Inc., is seeking a creative and motivated trademark paralegal to join their integrated intellectual property legal team. This role supports the diverse and global businesses of Koch companies in all areas related to trademarks and copyrights.

ElectronicsEnergyFarmingOil and Gas

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage the administration of Koch’s global trademark portfolios, including conducting availability searches, preparing and filing assignments transferring ownership of trademarks, and obtaining evidence and assisting others in trademark oppositions, cancellations, and litigations

Oversee and manage the protection and maintenance of Koch’s copyrights, including review of products, websites, and software systems to make recommendations for copyright filings and preparing and filing copyright registrations

Research enforcement matters and draft cease and desist letters

Prepare and file documents with the USPTO and WIPO including new IP applications and registrations, office action responses, recordals, assignments, declarations, and related documents

Communicate with outside counsel and Koch team members to ensure accurate tracking of all deadlines, generate portfolio reports, manage docket reports, and conduct docket meetings with Koch IP attorneys and business clients

Compile information for portfolio reviews, annuity payment decisions, maintenance filings, and renewals; correspond with vendors and team members to request IP searches and process search results for attorneys and clients

Create new matters in team databases, upload correspondence; create, organize and maintain electronic files for IP matters, and oversee document destruction according to company record retention policy

Qualification

Trademark office proceduresCopyright office proceduresTrademark clearance searchesDocketing systemsDocument management systemsLegal researchCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Experience with US and Foreign Trademark and Copyright office procedures, prosecution and maintenance

Experience running and analyzing trademark clearance searches

Understanding of the terminology used in the intellectual property field, specifically regarding trademarks and copyrights

Experience drafting trademark recitation of goods and services

Experience with US and International Trademark and Copyright office procedures, prosecution and maintenance

Preferred

Associate's degree or higher

Experience with docketing and workflow systems (e.g., MemotechAnaqua, First to File), trademark search and clearance platform (e.g. Corsearch), document management systems, and e-billing systems (e.g., SimpleLegal)

Prior in-house IP paralegal experience

Experience administering global patent portfolios

Experience with AI tools, legal front door technology or managing data / metrics