Vice President, Intellectual Property Protection

🕒 March 3

🏢🏡 San Francisco – Hybrid

💵 $289k - $408.5k / year

⏰ Full Time

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Dolby Laboratories

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1965

🏭 Manufacturing

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

Manufacturing • Consulting • Logistics

Dolby Laboratories is a technology company known for its innovations in audio, visual, and imaging technologies. It is recognized for developing technologies that enhance the entertainment experience, including sound systems used in cinemas and home theaters, as well as advanced audio processing technologies across various media formats. The company is committed to sustainability and diversity, providing updates to professionals and stakeholders through its licensing and professional support initiatives.

📋 Description

• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team of approximately 30 IP professionals • Champion Dolby’s IP protection strategy, collaborating cross-functionally with various teams • Design and implement innovative strategies to promote authorized use of Dolby IP • Oversee the global license compliance program, including audits and engagement with licensees • Lead and oversee transactions and resolutions stemming from compliance audits • Stay current on industry trends related to IP protection and monetization • Advise and collaborate on IP matters, addressing non-compliance issues • Provide strategic support and guidance in IP litigation matters

🎯 Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from a top U.S. law school and licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state • 15+ years of legal experience with complex, global IP matters or leading large-scale IP protection/compliance programs • Proven track record handling pre-litigation, dispute resolution, and litigation in IP protection, licensing, and contractual enforcement • Demonstrated success in managing, motivating, and developing professional staff • History of building cross-functional relationships and fostering teamwork • Understanding of software (firmware and/or consumer applications) and the semiconductor manufacturing supply chain strongly preferred • Combination of law firm and in-house experience highly desirable • Significant experience managing international IP protection programs preferred • Experience with standards-setting organizations preferred • Technical undergraduate degree preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Excellent compensation and benefits • Collegial culture • Challenging projects