IP Intern: Patent Strategy & Competitive Intelligence

Textron; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship

Hands-on projects

401(k) vesting credit

Alternative schedules

Job summary

Textron is seeking an Intellectual Property Intern in Hunt Valley, MD to work on IP programs, monitor competitors, and assist with patent portfolios. You will engage with engineering teams, support IP training, and help with trademark tasks to gain practical experience in a defense and aerospace context.

The role requires pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering, excellent communication skills, and US citizenship to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering or related technical field.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications.
• Requires US Citizen: this position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support IP program including invention identification, freedom to operate analysis, IP strategy, etc.
• Support Competitor Monitoring
• Assist engineering resources with reviewing and analyzing industry patent portfolios to manage risk and gain competitive intelligence.
• Assist with IP training
• Assist with trademark matters such as knock out searches, marketing material (proper use), gathering specimens for the USPTO etc.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Textron is seeking an Intellectual Property Intern in Hunt Valley, MD to work on IP programs, monitor competitors, and assist with patent portfolios. You will engage with engineering teams, support IP training, and help with trademark tasks to gain practical experience in a defense and aerospace context.

The role requires pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering, excellent communication skills, and US citizenship to obtain a security clearance.