Dolby Laboratories is seeking a Senior Patent Counsel. Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future. At Dolby, science meets art, and high tech means more than computer code. As a member of the Dolby team, you’ll see and hear the results of your work everywhere, from movie theaters to smartphones. We continue to revolutionize how people create, deliver, and enjoy entertainment worldwide. To do that, we need the absolute best talent. 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. We offer a collegial culture, challenging projects, and excellent compensation and benefits.
The successful candidate will be an experienced patent attorney responsible for developing patent portfolios and supporting licensing programs, particularly for video compression standards. The position includes a variety of responsibilities such as capturing invention disclosures, performing and managing prosecution, analyzing third-party patents, and conducting due diligence related to potential acquisitions.
Job Functions
- Align a growing, worldwide patent portfolio with a dynamic business, 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 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 against 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 such other patent, licensing and intellectual property support as may be assigned.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience as a patent attorney in a top-tier law firm, and, preferably some experience working in-house.
- Juris doctor degree.
- Admission to the California State Bar and USPTO.
- In-depth understanding of the key processes in video compression systems, such as H.264/AVC and H.265/HEVC standards
- Masters degree in electrical engineering with an emphasis on digital signal processing or bachelors degree with equivalent experience, especially in the area of video signal processing.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Self-initiative and ability to work with minimum of direction under pressure.
- Superior organization and project management skills.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications.
Additional Desired Qualifications
- Experience in intellectual property licensing and litigation.
- Experience in standard bodies and patent pools.
- Management of worldwide patent strategies.
Contact
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Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Sunnyvale, California