Compliance Analyst Intern

Join the leader in collaborative licensing and help us advance inclusive and efficient new patent licensing approaches to drive innovation globally. Via Licensing Alliance is dedicated to accelerating global technology adoption, fostering participation, and generating return on innovation with balanced IP licensing solutions for innovators and manufacturers of all sizes around the globe. Via administers dozens of patent licensing programs in audio, video, broadcast, power, and more for a variety of technologies, consisting of 25,000 patents in over 130 countries, with nearly 100 current patent holders and over 3,000 current licensees. Via Licensing Alliance, a subsidiary of Dolby Laboratories, is an independently managed company owned by industry-leading participants with over 25 years of intellectual property licensing leadership. We are the world's largest patent pool administrator, aggregating patents around key innovations and offering licensing solutions that give companies streamlined access to standardized technologies.

About the role

This is a hands-on internship that offers meaningful exposure to real-world compliance operations, intellectual property licensing, and financial analysis. The intern will work closely with experienced compliance professionals and gain practical skills in audit support, data analysis, and licensee management. This hybrid role reports to the Director of Global Compliance and is based at Via LA's headquarters in San Francisco, California. The intern is required to work on-site at least three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal and external market analysis and financial background research on licensees in support of compliance efforts
• Assist in the review of new accounts, help identify past practices, and verify initial reporting by licensees
• Support the monitoring and follow-up of email notices to licensees
• Help investigate non-reporting and non-paying licensees and assist in initiating the resolution process
• Provide support throughout the audit lifecycle, from audit announcement through completion, under the guidance of senior compliance staff
• Assist in analyzing quarterly reports submitted by licensees under their license agreements and flag discrepancies or notable changes in sales trends
• Support the identification of companies potentially infringing patents licensed through Via LA's programs and help transition leads to the appropriate regional licensing representative
• Assist with quarterly segment reporting
• Help create and maintain compliance records in Salesforce

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Business, Economics, Accounting, or a related field
• Effective analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and cross-functional stakeholders
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or academic exposure to accounting, auditing, finance, or intellectual property
• Familiarity with databases, record repository applications, or CRM tools such as Salesforce
• Interest in technology licensing, intellectual property, or compliance
• Fluency or proficiency in Mandarin is a strong plus

What You'll Gain

• Practical, real-world experience in IP licensing compliance and royalty auditing
• Exposure to a global portfolio of licensees across the technology and entertainment industries
• Mentorship from experienced compliance, legal, and finance professionals
• Familiarity with industry-standard tools including Salesforce and financial reporting systems
• A strong foundation for a career in compliance, audit, intellectual property, or licensing

Pay

The San Francisco/Bay Area base hourly range for this internship position is $33-38/hr and can vary if outside of this location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role based in San Francisco, California, requiring the intern to work on-site at least three days per week.