Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ:SIDU) announced on November 12, 2026, that registered patent attorney and Widerman Malek, PL co-founder Mark R. Malek was appointed to its Board of Directors, effective November 11, 2026, becoming the third director added since October.

Key Highlights

  • New director: Mark R. Malek, a registered patent attorney and co-founder of Widerman Malek, PL, joined the Sidus Space Board of Directors effective November 11, 2026.
  • Committee assignment: Mr. Malek will serve on the Board's Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, according to the filing.
  • Third appointment since October: Mr. Malek follows Larry G. Swets Jr., CFA, and Hassan R. Baqar, who were also appointed since October, the company disclosed.
  • Patent experience: The filing states Mr. Malek has obtained more than 1,000 U.S. and international patents for clients in aerospace, defense, drone and counter-drone, communications, and software.
  • Firm history: Mr. Malek co-founded Widerman Malek, PL in 2003 and served as Managing Partner through 2021, growing the firm from four people to more than 75 attorneys and staff, according to the disclosure.
  • Prior experience: He previously practiced as a patent agent and patent attorney at Allen, Dyer, Doppelt, Milbrath and Gilchrist, P.A. from 1999 to 2003.

Sidus Space Adds IP and AI-Focused Patent Attorney to Expand Board Oversight

According to the filing, Sidus Space appointed Mr. Malek specifically to address technology protection, artificial intelligence oversight, and international intellectual property, areas the company described as central to its current priorities. CEO and Chairman Carol Craig stated that Mr. Malek "brings deep expertise in technology protection and AI, two areas where Board oversight matters more every year," and characterized the three appointments together as building "a Board built for the Company's next stage of growth."

The filing details three areas of alignment between Mr. Malek's background and the company's operations. On intellectual property, the disclosure notes his record of more than 1,000 U.S. and international patents across aerospace, defense, drone and counter-drone, communications, and software. On artificial intelligence, it states he advises companies developing AI-enabled technologies and counsels organizations on responsible use, data security, and protection of confidential information. On international protection, the filing notes he is a former Chair of the American Intellectual Property Law Association Patent Cooperation Treaty Issues Committee and a member of the U.S. Delegation for the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property.

Mr. Malek holds a J.D. from Barry University School of Law, an MBA from the University of Orlando, and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Dayton, and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the filing stated. The press release contains forward-looking statements subject to the company's cautionary language and risk factors described in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

What Was Disclosed

Sidus Space disclosed the appointment of Mark R. Malek to its Board of Directors, effective November 11, 2026, including his committee assignment, professional background, educational credentials, and stated areas of expertise relevant to the company's operations.