Counsel/Sr. Counsel, IP

Koch; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch is seeking a highly-motivated intellectual property attorney to join their integrated IP Legal Capability either as Counsel or Senior Counsel. This role involves supporting diverse businesses of the Koch companies regarding trademarks, copyrights, and domain names, primarily based in Atlanta, GA.

The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree and at least 5 years of experience with trademarks and copyrights, along with leadership qualities. The anticipated salary is between $180,000 and $240,000 per year, with potential variable pay.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work on trademark, trade dress, and copyright matters including enforcement and litigation.
• Coach and mentor the trademark paralegal team.
• Provide strategic counseling on global trademark and domain name portfolios.
• Evaluate and handle copyright questions related to online content.
• Negotiate and draft IP agreements.
• Perform IP due diligence for M&A transactions.
• Advance the IP team's transformation through process optimization.

Skills

Trademarks

Copyrights

Domain names

AI tools for trademark processes

Legal drafting and negotiation

Team leadership

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Koch is seeking a highly-motivated intellectual property attorney with strategic thinking skills, a contribution mindset, and leadership experience to join our integrated IP Legal Capability as Counsel or Senior Counsel. This 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 and can be located in Atlanta, GA, Lisle, IL, or Wichita, KS.

What You Will Do

• 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 online 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

Basic Qualifications

• 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
• Experience providing IP analysis for M&A due diligence and drafting and negotiating acquisitions and divestitures

Preferred 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

For this role, we anticipate paying $180,000 - $240,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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