Director, Patents - Video

Dolby • San Francisco, CA

8d

About The Position

Responsibilities include supporting complex licensing programs, developing innovative patent monetization strategies, offering strategic guidance, and strengthening key patent portfolios. 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. 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. Promote accountability and foster a results-driven mindset while encouraging collaboration across teams and functions. Align legal strategies with broader business objectives, communicating complex issues with clarity and motivating others through inclusive and engaging communication. Anticipate future trends, plan strategically, and evaluate potential scenarios. Adapt effectively to changing conditions, embrace new ideas, and maintain resilience in the face of challenges. Demonstrate persistence and commitment to achieving strategic goals.

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
• Admission to the California State Bar and registration to practice before the USPTO

Responsibilities

• Supporting complex licensing programs
• Developing innovative patent monetization strategies
• Offering strategic guidance
• Strengthening key patent portfolios
• Aligning a growing, global, and high-impact patent portfolio with evolving business needs
• Reviewing invention disclosures
• Preparing recommendations for the invention review committee
• Developing and implementing patent monetization strategies
• Managing domestic and international outside counsel in preparing and prosecuting patent applications
• Contributing expertise to the acquisition, development, and commercialization of third-party technologies and related IP matters
• Advising on third-party patent claims involving products and technologies
• Supporting patent licensing and enforcement efforts
• Providing training and guidance to internal teams on patent protection procedures and programs
• Leading and mentoring a team of patent attorneys and agents
• Providing other patent, licensing, and intellectual property support as assigned
• Promoting accountability and fostering a results-driven mindset
• Encouraging collaboration across teams and functions
• Aligning legal strategies with broader business objectives
• Communicating complex issues with clarity
• Motivating others through inclusive and engaging communication
• Anticipating future trends
• Planning strategically
• Evaluating potential scenarios
• Adapting effectively to changing conditions
• Embracing new ideas
• Maintaining resilience in the face of challenges
• Demonstrating persistence and commitment to achieving strategic goals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees