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Hidonix Industries · 5 days ago

We're Hiring! Legal IP/ Patent Manager

Santa Monica, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$100K/yr - $120K/yr

3+ years exp

Hidonix Industries is seeking a Legal IP / Patent Manager to build and oversee the company’s intellectual property framework. The role involves managing patent portfolios and IP operations, working closely with R&D and product teams to ensure effective IP protections align with product development.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingInformation Services

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Hidonix’s intellectual property roadmap and filing strategy, under CFO oversight

Conduct and coordinate prior-art searches, invention disclosures, and patent filings

Manage trademarks, licensing agreements, and technology-transfer documentation

Oversee IP budgeting, renewal deadlines, and audit readiness

Work directly with R&D and product leads to identify patentable inventions and define protection pathways

Translate technical innovations into clear, defensible invention disclosures

Ensure documentation aligns with DoD, DFARS, and export-control frameworks

Liaise with outside patent counsel and IP law firms for drafting, prosecution, and maintenance

Support CFO in due-diligence reviews and IP risk assessments for partnerships, grants, or acquisitions

Manage IP-related contracts (NDAs, licensing, collaboration agreements) in coordination with the CFO

Maintain the IP Register and integrate it into company compliance systems (CMMC/NIST SP 800-171 data integrity)

Track and brief management on updates in U.S. and international IP law, particularly in AI, robotics, and embedded-systems domains

Assist in audit preparation and grant documentation involving IP ownership or technology conveyance

Qualification

Patent managementIntellectual property operationsIP lifecycle managementUSPTOContractsNDAsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCollaboration

Required

3+ years of experience in intellectual property, patent management, or legal operations — ideally in a tech, engineering, or R&D-focused company

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline; additional studies in IP Law, Patent Practice, or Paralegal Certification preferred

Strong understanding of patent lifecycle management (from invention disclosure to issuance and maintenance)

Familiarity with USPTO, WIPO/PCT, and international IP processes

Working knowledge of contracts, NDAs, and IP clauses in federal or defense-sector projects

Excellent organizational and communication skills; able to bridge legal and technical vocabulary

Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder)

Must be located within commuting distance of Los Angeles