Dolby Laboratories · 5 days ago
Director, Patents - Video
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$225K/yr - $318K/yr
10+ years expDolby Laboratories is a leader in entertainment innovation, seeking an experienced patent attorney and strategist to support complex licensing programs and develop innovative patent monetization strategies. The role involves managing a team, acquiring patents for strategic advantage, and providing legal support across various aspects of intellectual property.
AudioBroadcastingConsumerHardwareMedia and EntertainmentVideo
Responsibilities
Align a growing, global, and high-impact patent portfolio with evolving business needs, including reviewing invention disclosures and preparing recommendations for the invention review committee
Develop and implement patent monetization strategies
Manage domestic and international outside counsel in preparing and prosecuting patent applications
Draft and prosecute patent applications of strategic importance to Dolby’s business
Contribute expertise to the acquisition, development, and commercialization of third-party technologies and related IP matters
Advise on third-party patent claims involving products and technologies
Support patent licensing and enforcement efforts
Provide training and guidance to internal teams on patent protection procedures and programs
Lead and mentor a team of patent attorneys and agents
Provide other patent, licensing, and intellectual property support as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
Admission to the California State Bar and registration to practice before the USPTO
Benefits
Bonus
Benefits
Equity
Company
Dolby Laboratories
Dolby creates surround sound, imaging, and voice technologies for cinemas, home theaters, PCs, mobile devices, games, and more.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2005-02-17IPO
Leadership Team
Kevin Yeaman
CEO
Robert Park
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-06
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