Patent Agent - Vice President, Program and Project Management
About The Position
BNY is a leading global financial services company that influences nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. The company leverages cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions globally. Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY fosters a culture where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent, powering the future of finance. This role is for a Patent Agent - Vice President within the Data, Intellectual Property, Technology & Innovation organization, located in Pittsburgh, PA or New York, NY.
Requirements
- 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.
- Strong experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications in complex technology areas.
- Significant experience with artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital platforms, blockchain, or networking technology.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Both in-house and law firm experience preferred.
- Prior intellectual property legal experience within the financial services industry or comparable law firm experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Highly competitive compensation
- Benefits and wellbeing programs
- Access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey
- Focus on your health
- Foster your personal resilience
- Reach your financial goals
- Generous paid leaves
- Paid volunteer time
- 401(k) plan
- Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents
- Various paid time off benefits, such as vacation and sick time
- Eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
