Patent & IP Strategy Specialist

Textron Inc.; Augusta (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles is seeking an IP Specialist to support its intellectual property programs. The role focuses on patent searches, portfolio development, and coordinating with inventors and outside counsel.

Responsibilities include patent clearance, contract review, and supporting IP litigation while ensuring alignment with business objectives and company policies. A technical engineering degree and USPTO admission are required.

Qualifications

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

Intellectual property

Legal analysis

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Anaqua

IP Rally

Microsoft Office

Job description

Textron Specialized Vehicles is seeking an IP Specialist to support its intellectual property programs. The role focuses on patent searches, portfolio development, and coordinating with inventors and outside counsel.

Responsibilities include patent clearance, contract review, and supporting IP litigation while ensuring alignment with business objectives and company policies. A technical engineering degree and USPTO admission are required.