IP Specialist: Patent Strategy & Licensing (Travel 25%)

Textron; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars and work/professional vehicles, with a broad product portfolio and extensive IP activity.

This IP Specialist role focuses on patent search, clearance, licensing, and coordination with inventors and outside counsel. We seek engineers with 2+ years of related experience, USPTO admission, and hands-on knowledge of Anaqua and IP Rally; MS Office proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 2+ years of related experience.
• Anaqua and IP Rally experience strongly preferred; Microsoft suite experience required.
• 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

Patent searches

IP strategy

MS Office

Collaborative

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Anaqua

IP Rally

Job description

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars and work/professional vehicles, with a broad product portfolio and extensive IP activity.

This IP Specialist role focuses on patent search, clearance, licensing, and coordination with inventors and outside counsel. We seek engineers with 2+ years of related experience, USPTO admission, and hands-on knowledge of Anaqua and IP Rally; MS Office proficiency is required.