Patent Strategy & 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

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.