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 expHidonix Industries is seeking a Legal IP / Patent Manager to build and oversee the company’s intellectual property framework, coordinating closely with R&D and executive teams. The role requires managing patent portfolios and IP operations in a fast-paced, AI-driven engineering environment.
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
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
Preferred
Background in AI, robotics, sensors, or hardware/software integration
Prior work with outside counsel or IP law firms in patent drafting and prosecution
Comfort working in a startup environment where flexibility, pragmatism, and cross-functional collaboration are key
Benefits
Full Comprehensive Health Coverage
Flexible PTO
Full medical benefits
Company
Hidonix Industries
At Hidonix, we design and deploy full-stack systems — hardware, autonomy, sensing, and software — that protect people, data, and national security.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Achille De Pasquale
CTO
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