Karen Carlson is an experienced paralegal with a strong background in trademark law and program management. Karen has a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from the University of Oregon and holds an Intellectual Property Management Certificate from the University of Washington. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Karen has held various roles in both Microsoft Corporation and Verizon Media. Specifically, her experience includes trademark clearance, prosecution, enforcement, and maintenance, as well as program management focused on DMCA and other non-patent IP notice and takedown policies and processes. Her most recent position is Manager-Trademarks & Domains at Verizon Media.