IP Specialist

Cessna Aircraft Company; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. seeks an IP Specialist to support patent searches, portfolio management, and collaboration with outside counsel in Augusta, GA. A bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least two years in IP work are required.

The role involves implementing internal IP processes, reviewing licenses and NDA documents, and assisting with IP litigation support. Proficiency with Anaqua and IP Rally is preferred, and MS Office is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• 2+ years of experience in intellectual property or related field.
• Admitted to practice before USPTO.

Responsibilities

• Perform patent searches and investigate competitor technology.
• Conduct patent clearance investigations and maintain patent marking websites.
• Develop knowledge of business unit patent and trademark portfolios and competitor intellectual property.
• Implement Textron intellectual property processes.
• Develop strategy to grow patent portfolio in coordination with company personnel and outside counsel.
• Review competitor patents and classify them.
• Review work performed by outside counsel.
• Interact with inventors and coordinate invention disclosures.
• Review and draft license agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other contracts.
• Provide support for intellectual property litigation.

Skills

2+ years IP experience

USPTO admission

Microsoft Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Anaqua

IP Rally

Job description

Job Description - IP Specialist (344846)

IP Specialist

Job Number: 344846

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under several different brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

Responsibilities

• Perform patent searches and investigate competitor technology.
• Conduct patent clearance investigations and maintain patent marking websites.
• Develop knowledge of business unit patent and trademark portfolios and competitor intellectual property.
• Implement Textron intellectual property processes.
• Develop strategy to grow patent portfolio in coordination with company personnel and outside counsel.
• Review competitor patents and classify them.
• Review work performed by outside counsel.
• Interact with inventors and coordinate invention disclosures.
• Review and draft license agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other contracts.
• Provide support for intellectual property litigation.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering required
• Years of Experience: 2 or more years of experience in related field required
• Software Knowledge: Anaqua and IP Rally experience strongly preferred; Microsoft suite experience required.
• Admitted to practice before USPTO

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.