Counsel/Sr. Counsel, IP

About the role

The role supports the diverse, global businesses of the Koch companies in all aspects related to IP, with a focus on trademarks, copyrights, and domain names. It can be located in Atlanta, GA, Lisle, IL, or Wichita, KS.

Responsibilities

• Work on a broad range of trademark, trade dress, and copyright matters, including enforcement, litigation, disputes, transactions, clearance, licensing, settlements, and provide guidance to the trademark paralegal team on domestic and international prosecution
• Coach and mentor the trademark paralegal team and deliver thought leadership to IP Capability management
• Provide strategic counseling to various Koch companies on global trademark and domain name portfolios, and, in collaboration with the trademark paralegals, efficiently manage domestic and foreign outside counsel
• Evaluate and handle copyright questions related to on-line content and social media, identifying and advising on issues related to fair use, rights of privacy and rights of publicity, and use of third-party and consumer-generated content
• Negotiate and draft various IP agreements, including trademark and copyright licenses and talent releases
• Perform IP due diligence and drafting and negotiate IP-related terms for M&A transactions as part of the deal team
• Advance the IP team’s transformation through the execution of initiatives that optimize processes and advance the adoption of AI

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and State bar admission in good standing
• 5+ years of previous experience in trademarks, copyrights, and domain names

Qualifications

• Experience leading, supervising or mentoring teams and/or projects
• Experience with patents, trade secrets
• Experience with rights of privacy and rights of publicity
• Experience practicing in-house
• Experience with IP litigation
• Demonstrated experience developing and using AI tools for improving trademark prosecution/processes

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$180,000 - $240,000 per year

Schedule

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