Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (often shortened to 'Dolby Labs' and known simply as 'Dolby', or still, 'Dolby Laboratories Inc.') is an American company specializing in audio noise reduction and audio encoding / compression. Dolby licenses its technologies to consumer electronics manufacturers. Legally operating under this name from 8 November 1967 to 3 January 1977 and again since 11 January 1977.
Originally founded May 18, 1965, in London, England, UK; registered in New York and later in California under this legal name.
NY company number: 215922
Incorporated: 8 November 1967
Name change: 3 January 1977 to label
CA company number: 0779249
Incorporated: 29 September 1976 as 'New Dolby Laboratories, Inc.'
Name change: 11 January 1977
Merged in: 'DLI Acquisition Corporation' on 24 September 2004
Merged in: 'Dolby Canada, Inc.' on 25 September 2013