[Hiring] IP Patent Paralegal – Blockchain & Advanced Technology (Equity Cofounder) @Launch Legends

Role Description

Autheo is seeking an experienced IP Patent Paralegal to serve as a high-ownership equity cofounder supporting the protection of the company’s breakthrough intellectual property across its Layer-0 Operating System, integrated Layer-1 blockchain, post-quantum cryptography, decentralized compute and storage, AI orchestration, DePIN infrastructure, and related platforms.

You will work closely with patent counsel, engineering, research, cryptography, and product teams to support:

• Invention harvesting
• Docket management
• Prior-art research
• Preparation of patent application materials
• Filing logistics
• Portfolio administration

This role requires strong technical fluency, meticulous organization, and the ability to translate complex engineering concepts into clear supporting documentation that enables high-quality provisional and non-provisional filings.

You will partner with the Managing Directors, Chief Engineering Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Research, and IP leadership to help build and maintain a robust, well-organized patent portfolio that protects Autheo’s long-term competitive advantage in a fast-moving technology environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a patent paralegal or equivalent IP support role, preferably supporting software, cloud, cryptography, distributed systems, or advanced technology patents
• Strong working knowledge of USPTO procedures, provisional and non-provisional filing processes, and patent prosecution support
• Proven ability to organize complex technical information, manage dockets, and prepare clear supporting documentation for patent filings
• Technical aptitude sufficient to understand and accurately document blockchain architectures, cryptographic concepts, distributed systems, or related technologies
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and written communication
• Comfort operating in a high-autonomy, equity-cofounder, globally distributed team culture
• Experience collaborating closely with inventors, engineers, and patent counsel

Requirements

• Experience supporting patents in Layer-0/Layer-1 blockchain systems, post-quantum cryptography, zero-knowledge proofs, decentralized compute, AI systems, or DePIN
• Familiarity with PCT filings, foreign prosecution coordination, and multi-jurisdiction portfolio management
• Prior work in startups, deep-tech R&D environments, or high-velocity innovation settings
• Technical degree or coursework in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields
• Experience with patent management software, docketing tools, and invention disclosure systems
• USPTO registration as a Patent Agent (not required)

First 90-Day Focus Areas

• Comprehensive review of existing invention disclosures, provisional filings, and docket status; prioritized support plan aligned with near-term technical and Mainnet milestones
• Establishment of clear invention disclosure intake, documentation, and collaboration processes with Engineering, Research, Cryptography, and Product teams
• Implementation or refinement of docketing, deadline tracking, and portfolio organization systems
• Alignment with IP counsel and executive leadership on support priorities, documentation standards, and near-term filing cadence
• Identification of highest-leverage administrative and research support opportunities that accelerate core patent filings

Benefits

• This is a part-time equity/token-based cofounder opportunity.
• You will receive equity in Launch Legends, Autheo, and the WFO Creator Network, along with token allocations in the Autheo blockchain.
• Salaried compensation is expected to begin following node, token sales, or additional funding.