Job Description

Patent Agent - Vice President, Program and Project Management

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Patent Agent - Vice President, Program and Project Management to join our Data, Intellectual Property, Technology & Innovation organization. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA or New York, NY.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Conduct invention harvesting sessions with business, product, engineering, and technology teams to identify patentable innovations.
• Perform patentability assessments, invention intake reviews, and related counseling.
• Oversee the preparation and prosecution of patent applications globally, working closely with inventors and outside counsel, as appropriate.
• Support development and execution of patent portfolio strategy aligned with business priorities, innovation initiatives, and competitive positioning.
• Conduct and support prior art searches, freedom-to-operate support, and competitive landscape reviews.
• Assist with due diligence reviews in connection with strategic transactions, partnerships, investments, or other business initiatives.
• Support patent-related litigation, pre-litigation, licensing, and dispute matters.
• Help develop processes, training, and guidance to promote invention identification and IP awareness across the organization.

• Track and manage deadlines, outside counsel work, and patent portfolio-related reporting and documentation.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a similar technical discipline.
• Approximately 5+ years of professional experience in patent preparation and prosecution; both in-house and law firm experience preferred.
• Strong experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications in complex technology areas.
• Significant experience with artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital platforms, blockchain, or networking technology.
• Prior intellectual property legal experience within the financial services industry or comparable law firm experience preferred.
• Knowledge of software and technology relevant to BNY’s business and willingness to learn new innovations.
• Excellent written, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working closely with inventors, engineers, legal stakeholders, senior leaders.

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.