Your Job
Koch Capabilities, a subsidiary of Koch Inc., is excited to welcome a passionate and innovative trademark paralegal to our integrated intellectual property legal team. In this dynamic role, you will support the diverse and global businesses of Koch companies focusing on trademarks, copyrights, and domain management.
The ideal candidate will:
- Show initiative and the capability to work autonomously on complex projects with minimal guidance.
- Collaborate effectively with Koch Legal and business teams.
- Excel in a fast-paced, highly collaborative atmosphere.
Success in this position requires building strong relationships at all organizational levels and a genuine interest in understanding the unique markets and commercial goals of each Koch company you support.
This position is anticipated to work on-site per our workplace flexibility guidelines at our offices located in Atlanta, GA, Lisle, IL, or Wichita, KS.
Our Team
Our Intellectual Property team consists of attorneys and legal professionals dedicated to supporting the diverse global businesses of Koch Inc.
What You Will Do
- Manage and oversee the administration of Koch's global trademark portfolios, which includes conducting availability searches, preparing and filing assignments for trademark ownership transfers, and assisting in trademark oppositions, cancellations, and litigations.
- Safeguard and maintain Koch's copyrights by evaluating products, websites, and software systems, advising on copyright filings, and managing registration processes.
- Research enforcement matters and draft cease and desist letters.
- Prepare and file documents with the USPTO and WIPO, including new IP applications, office action responses, recordals, assignments, declarations, and other related documents.
- Communicate with outside counsel and Koch team members to track deadlines effectively, generate portfolio reports, manage docket reports, and conduct docket meetings with Koch IP attorneys and business clients.
- Compile relevant information for portfolio reviews, annuity payment decisions, maintenance filings, and renewals; liaise with vendors and team members to request IP searches and process results for attorneys and clients.
- Create new matters in team databases, upload correspondence, and maintain organized electronic files for IP matters, while overseeing document destruction in line with company record retention policies.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Experience with US and Foreign Trademark and Copyright office procedures, prosecution, and maintenance.
- Proficient in running and analyzing trademark clearance searches.
- Familiarity with terminology used in the intellectual property field, particularly regarding trademarks and copyrights.
- Experience in drafting trademark recitations of goods and services.
- Experience with US and International Trademark and Copyright office procedures, prosecution, and maintenance.
What Will Put You Ahead
- Associate's degree or higher.
- Experience with docketing and workflow systems (e.g., MemotechAnaqua, First to File), trademark search and clearance platforms (e.g., Corsearch), document management systems, and e-billing systems (e.g., SimpleLegal).
- Prior experience as an in-house IP paralegal.
- Experience in administering global patent portfolios.
- Familiarity with AI tools, legal front door technology, or managing data/metrics.
Compensation
For this role, we anticipate paying between $40/hr and $60/hr. This position may be eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
Company Culture
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. We challenge the status quo, find innovative ways to create value, and are rewarded for our individual contributions. Compensation ranges are estimates determined by market data and will be adjusted based on each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.
Diversity and Inclusion
All Koch companies value diverse thoughts, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. We are military-ready and second-chance employers.
Who We Are
Koch creates and innovates a wide range of products and services that enhance lives. Our work spans numerous industries globally, including engineered technology, refining, chemicals, polymers, pulp and paper, glass, electronics, and more. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Koch employs approximately 120,000 employees worldwide. We empower our employees to excel and contribute meaningfully, fostering a culture of value creation.
Our Benefits
We are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families, providing essential resources to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may include assistance for infertility, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Benefits eligibility criteria are outlined in the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy, or guideline and may vary by geographic region.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Some employment offers may be contingent upon passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.