IP Specialist Sr
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.
Qualifications
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
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: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time
Job Posting: 08/20/2026, 5:31:08 PM
Job Number: 344475
