Dolby Laboratories Inc.

Dolby Laboratories Inc.

Director, Patents - Video

San Francisco, California,United States · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$225k-$318kDetected 342 days ago
Intellectual PropertyLeadershipCollaboration

About the role

  • This role involves identifying and evaluating opportunities, acquiring patents for strategic advantage, and managing a team of experienced patent attorneys and agents.
  • Additional responsibilities include supporting technology standardization, reviewing invention disclosures, overseeing prosecution, analyzing third-party patents, and leading due diligence for potential acquisitions.
  • This position is based in San Francisco or Sunnyvale and reports to the Vice President, Chief Patent Counsel.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement patent monetization strategies.
  • Manage domestic and international outside counsel in preparing and prosecuting patent applications.
  • Support patent licensing and enforcement efforts.
  • Lead and mentor a team of patent attorneys and agents.
  • Provide other patent, licensing, and intellectual property support as assigned.
  • Adapt effectively to changing conditions, embrace new ideas, and maintain resilience in the face of challenges.
  • Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future.
  • We continue to revolutionize how people create, deliver, and enjoy entertainment worldwide.
  • The Legal Department provides core legal support to all Dolby functions, runs several IP-centric businesses, and leads government relations.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience as a patent attorney in a top-tier law firm and in-house, including experience leading and managing teams.
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
  • We're big enough to give you all the resources you need, and small enough so you can make a real difference and earn recognition for your work.

Skills

  • Dolby is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
  • Our success depends on the combined skills and talents of all our employees.

Compensation

  • $225k-$318k

Benefits

  • We offer a collegial culture, challenging projects, and excellent compensation and benefits.
  • For this high functioning team, the nature of the work benefits from frequent in-office presence, and employees may be expected to work from a company office up to four days per week.
  • While we remain committed to flexibility, this team's rhythm includes regular in-person connection to support collaboration, learning, and impact.

Company info

  • We are seeking an experienced patent attorney and strategist with a strong understanding of the video patent landscape, industry dynamics, and pool licensing practices.

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