Patent Counsel (Audio)

TL;DR

Patent Counsel (Audio): Supporting active research, development, standardization, and licensing programs related to Dolby audio technologies with an accent on patent prosecution, third-party patent analysis, and invention disclosure management. Focus on managing a worldwide patent portfolio, drafting patent applications, and advising on intellectual property matters for acquisitions and licensing.

Location: This is a hybrid role, primarily based in San Francisco, California, United States. Employees are expected to work from a company office up to four days per week. While the base salary is for the San Francisco/Bay Area, it can vary if located outside this area.

Salary: $190,000 - $261,000 (San Francisco/Bay Area base salary)

Company

hirify.global is a leader in entertainment innovation, revolutionizing how people create, deliver, and enjoy entertainment worldwide through advanced audio technologies.

What you will do

• Align and manage a growing, worldwide patent portfolio with evolving business needs, including invention disclosure capture and review.
• 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, and support patent licensing and enforcement activities.
• Provide information and training to internal groups regarding patent protection procedures and programs.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to work from a company office up to four days per week.

Nice to have

• 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.
• 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, and working with standards bodies and patent pools.

Culture & Benefits

• Enjoy a collegial culture with challenging projects.
• Benefit from excellent compensation and benefits.
• Opportunity to make a real difference and earn recognition for your work.
• Work in a company where science meets art, revolutionizing entertainment worldwide.