IP Specialist

Textron; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles is seeking an IP Specialist to support patent searches, investigations, and IP portfolio development. You will coordinate with inventors and outside counsel while drafting licenses and NDAs, helping protect Textron's technologies.

The role requires a engineering degree and 2+ years in a related field, with familiarity of Anaqua, IP Rally, and Microsoft Office. You will operate within a global manufacturing environment and contribute to litigation support when needed.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering required
• Years of Experience: 2 or more years of experience in related field required
• Admitted to practice before USPTO
• Microsoft suite experience required

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

IP field experience

Patent searches

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Anaqua

IP Rally

Microsoft Office

Job description

IP Specialist

Description

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.

Qualifications

• 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

AI Readiness: Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required - we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

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.

Recruiting Company: Textron Specialized Vehicles
Primary Location: US-Georgia-Augusta
Job Function: Legal
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Job Posting: 09/02/2026, 2:25:38 PM
Job Number: 344846