Intellectual Property Specialist - USDS

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking an Intellectual Property Specialist to ensure a safe and trustworthy environment for users. This role involves analyzing and addressing IP requests, enforcing policies, and collaborating with various stakeholders to improve TikTok's intellectual property practices.

Responsibilities

• Review and respond to designated volume of DMCA and Trademark removal requests and inquiries efficiently and accurately
• Be responsible for tracking DMCA and Trademark requests and continually reducing handling time
• Handle internal and external copyright related escalations and IP removals in an efficient manner
• Collaborate with various stakeholders on IPI operation projects, including Global IP Ops and other teams
• Identify areas to improve TikTok's Intellectual Property practices and policies
• Stay current on intellectual property regulations and law
• Communicate and escalate IPI questions and concerns to leadership or counsel as needed
• Create template language related to IPI questions both internally and externally
• Work alongside our US Safety team on other trust and safety issues
• Collaborate cross-functionally with a variety of global stakeholders
• Open to work occasionally outside of standard working hours based on coverage needs

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent practical experience, and 1+ years of experience working in intellectual property operations or trust and safety
• Experience with high volume legal document intake and processing
• Strong attention to detail, highly self-driven and results oriented
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, diplomacy and the ability to work cross-functionally
• Flexible and can adjust accordingly to ensure team efficiency and deliverables are met
• Ability to work in differing work rotations/shifts (including nights, public holidays and weekends). Shifts may be subject to change based on business needs
• Familiar with DMCA and Trademark law and requests, as well as fair use
• Experience working with international partners in different time zones
• Experience in law or policy within the Internet industry
• Your ability to work in a high tempo environment, adapt, respond to day-to-day challenges of the role
• Your resilience and commitment to self-care to manage the emotional demands of the role

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Wellbeing benefits
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 10 paid sick days per year
• 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure)

Company Overview

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