Dolby Laboratories · 23 hours ago
Patent Counsel - Audio
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$190K/yr - $261K/yr
2+ years expDolby Laboratories is a leader in entertainment innovation, seeking a Patent Counsel specializing in audio technologies. The successful candidate will manage patent prosecution, analyze third-party patents, and support licensing programs related to Dolby's audio technologies.
AudioBroadcastingConsumerHardwareMedia and EntertainmentVideo
Responsibilities
Align a growing, worldwide patent portfolio with evolving business needs, including the capture and review of invention disclosures and the preparation of recommendations for the invention review committee
Manage domestic and foreign outside counsel in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications
Draft and prosecute patent applications that are of particular importance to Dolby’s business
Advise on the acquisition, development, and commercialization of third‑party technologies and related intellectual property matters
Advise on third‑party patent claims involving products and technologies
Support patent licensing and enforcement activities
Provide information and training to internal groups as required regarding patent protection procedures and programs
Provide additional patent, licensing, and intellectual property support as assigned
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Minimum of 2–4 years of experience as a patent attorney or agent in a top‑tier law firm
Experience managing worldwide patent families and familiarity with global prosecution strategies
Preferred
J.D. from a top‑tier law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. state
M.S. in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis on communications or digital signal processing, or equivalent professional experience
Strong familiarity with communication systems, audio and video compression, standards (e.g., MPEG, 3GPP), and standard‑essential patents
Experience working in‑house as a patent attorney or patent agent
Experience with intellectual property licensing and litigation
Experience working with standards bodies and patent pools
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
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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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