| Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain 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. Summary: TSV seeks a patent agent to work in cross-functional capacity with outside counsel, internal legal personnel, engineering, and others to protect and grow the business’ IP portfolio. Responsibilities: · Perform patent searches and investigate competitor technology · Conduct patent clearance investigations · Develop knowledge of business unit patent and trademark portfolios · Develop knowledge of competitor IP · Help maintain patent marking websites · Implement TEXTRON IP processes · In coordination with company personnel and outside counsel, develop strategy to grow patent portfolio · Review competitor patents and classify them · Review work performed by outside counsel · Draft patent applications and office action responses · Interact with inventors and coordinate invention disclosures · Review and draft license agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other contracts · Provide support for IP litigation · Conduct trademark searches and provide input on trademark filings | 
