Trademark Paralegal

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Koch Capabilities, a subsidiary of Koch Industries, is seeking a creative and motivated trademark paralegal with a passion for brands to join our integrated intellectual property legal capability as paralegal.

This role supports the diverse, global businesses of the Koch companies in all aspects related to trademarks, copyrights and domains.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative, the ability to work independently on complex projects with minimal direction and work collaboratively with colleagues across Koch Legal and through the businesses.

The candidate may support consumer brands, including Quilted Northern®, Dixie® and Brawny®, as well as brands from other Koch companies in various locations, requiring the ability to interact in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment and to develop strong relationships at all levels of the organization.

A successful candidate will demonstrate an interest in understanding each of the supported Koch companies and the markets in which they operate, partnering with various stakeholders to provide value-driven services in line with commercial objectives.

This role has a strong preference to be based out of Atlanta, GA working a hybrid schedule and is also open to being worked on a hybrid schedule from Lisle, Illinois or Wichita, Kansas.

Our Team

Our Intellectual Property team is made up for attorneys and legal support roles that support the diverse, global businesses that make up Koch Industries.

What You Will Do


* 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 attorneys 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, , maintenance filings, and renewals; conduct trademark searches, evaluate results and formulate opinion


* 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

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Experience running and analyzing trademark clearance s...