IP Specialist Sr

Textron Specialized Vehicles; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is seeking an experienced IP professional to conduct advanced patent and trademark searches, monitor industry IP trends, and collaborate with the IP attorney to strengthen the IP portfolio.

The role oversees patent applications, Office Action responses, and coordination with inventors for invention disclosures, while maintaining internal IP processes and ensuring legal compliance. Travel up to 15% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• 5+ years of experience in IP or related field.
• Licensed US Patent Agent preferred.
• Willing to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced patent and trademark searches, including freedom-to-operate and landscape analyses.
• Monitor competitor intellectual property activity and industry trends to identify risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with the IP attorney to develop and execute strategies for expanding and strengthening the IP portfolio.
• Oversee the patent applications and Office Action responses by outside counsel with minimal oversight.
• Coordinate with inventors and technical teams to capture innovations and prepare invention disclosures.
• Maintain patent marking websites and ensure ongoing legal compliance.
• Review, draft, and negotiate complex license agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other IP-related contracts.
• Support the IP attorney and outside counsel in intellectual property litigation, including evidence gathering and technical analysis.
• Implement and continuously improve internal IP processes, ensuring alignment with company policies and legal standards.
• Advise and train business on IP strategy, risk assessment, IP management database, and portfolio development.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Anaqua

IP Rally

Microsoft Office

Job description

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation 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

• Conduct advanced patent and trademark searches, including freedom-to-operate and landscape analyses.
• Monitor competitor intellectual property activity and industry trends to identify risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with the IP attorney to develop and execute strategies for expanding and strengthening the IP portfolio.
• Oversee the patent applications and Office Action responses by outside counsel with minimal oversight.
• Coordinate with inventors and technical teams to capture innovations and prepare invention disclosures.
• Maintain patent marking websites and ensure ongoing legal compliance.
• Review, draft, and negotiate complex license agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other IP-related contracts.
• Support the IP attorney and outside counsel in intellectual property litigation, including evidence gathering and technical analysis.
• Implement and continuously improve internal IP processes, ensuring alignment with company policies and legal standards.
• Advise and train business on IP strategy, risk assessment, IP management database, and portfolio development.

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.

Primary Location: US-Georgia-Augusta

Job Field: Legal

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Shift: First Shift

Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time

Job Posting: 08/20/2026, 2:31:08 PM

Worksite: Onsite

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.

Years of Experience: 5+ years of experience required.

Software Knowledge: Anaqua and IP Rally (or similar software) experience strongly preferred; Microsoft suite experience required.

Additional Requirements

• Licensed US Patent Agent Preferred
• Up to 10-15% of occasional travel—must be able to travel independently.
• Demonstrated Proficiency in AI-Enhanced Patent Analysis and Prior Art Evaluation