Patent Law

Patent Counsel - Large Corporation - San Francisco, Calif.

By Dennis Crouch

Dolby Laboratories is seeking a patent counsel. The successful candidate will be an experienced patent attorney responsible for supporting active research, development and licensing programs. The position includes a variety of responsibilities such as capturing invention disclosures, performing and managing prosecution, analyzing third-party patents, conducting due diligence related to potential acquisitions and supporting litigation. The position reports to the chief patent counsel.

Responsibilities:
? 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.
? 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.

Skills and Education:
? 3+ years experience as a patent attorney in a top-tier law firm or in-house environment.
? Juris doctor degree from a top-tier law school.
? Admission to the California State Bar and USPTO.
? Masters degree in electrical engineering with an emphasis on digital signal processing or bachelors degree with equivalent experience.
? 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.

Contact:
Please send resume in word format to docon@dolby.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: San Francisco, California

What if there was absolutely nothing stopping you from inventing the next big thing? What would you do if you thought you could enhance the entertainment experience so that consumers were willing to wait hours in line, because they just had to have it?

Now is your chance to explore the possibilities, tap in to your creativity, and make your ideas a reality.

Be part of the exciting future of entertainment and add your talents to those of an amazing team. For more than 40 years, Dolby has led the way in developing innovative entertainment products and technologies used by consumers and professionals worldwide. Innovations from Dolby can be
heard in consumer audio and video products, entertainment software, and professional sound applications, including music recording, broadcasting, and sound for motion pictures.

Now Dolby is defining high-definition audio and systems for delivering breathtaking digital cinema. Our long-standing commitment to research
and development enables our focus to remain on solutions that work today
and are prepared for the future. That's what keeps us on the leading
edge of the industry.
Our company philosophy encourages creativity, collaboration, and the
desire to perceive things differently. We have been recognized as one of
the top 100 best places to work in the Bay Area. We offer a unique and
rich array of benefits, including a flexible work schedule and an
assortment of health coverage options. We're always looking for talented
individuals to join our team.

Full post as published by Patent Law Jobs by Patently-O on January 08, 2009 (boomark / email).