IP Patent Paralegal – Blockchain & Advanced Technology (Equity Cofounder)

Shape the Future of Blockchain—Bringing Business On-Chain

We’re offering a unique opportunity to join Launch Legends (and Autheo) as a part-time Equity Cofounder. Founded nearly four years ago, Launch Legends is at the forefront of bridging Web3 blockchain technology with the next evolution of Web2 integration—bringing businesses on-chain through enterprise-grade solutions, DePIN innovations, and decentralized financial infrastructure.

Our flagship project, Autheo, is an AI-enabled Layer-0 Operating System with an integrated Layer-1 blockchain and complete decentralized infrastructure that includes decentralized compute, storage, identity, and service marketplaces, as well as a Full-stack development environment (DevHub)—engineered for scalable enterprise adoption, developer innovation, and real-world blockchain integration.

Our Projects

• Autheo – www.autheo.com
• Autheo Team – https://www.autheo.com/teams
• Launch Legends (Parent Company) – www.launchlegends.io
• Twitter: https://x.com/Autheo_Network

About Autheo

With nearly 100 equity cofounders from leading companies and institutions—many with advanced degrees and PhDs—Autheo is solving the critical challenges blocking business adoption of blockchain technology.

Key Features:

• Enterprise-Grade Layer-0 + Layer-1 – High-speed, self-securing, quantum-resistant infrastructure built for scale
• Developer Hub & Application Marketplace – A decentralized platform where developers build, deploy, and monetize real-world apps
• Web2-Web3 Integration – Microservices, SDKs, and governance frameworks for seamless business migration
• Decentralized Cloud & Compute – Secure, privacy-preserving storage and AI-powered compute for next-gen applications
• DePIN Infrastructure – On-chain networks powering real-world infrastructure ownership and resource sharing

Compensation & Growth Path

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. We have already completed an initial financing round to support infrastructure and marketing, and are currently in discussions with VCs and crypto investors to fund expansion and salaries. Salaried compensation is expected to begin following node, token sales, or additional funding.

ROLE: IP Patent Paralegal – Blockchain & Advanced Technology (Equity Cofounder)

About the Role

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, and 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of Autheo’s IP strategy aligned with Layer-0/Layer-1, DePIN, post-quantum security, decentralized compute, and AI roadmaps • Assist with invention harvesting sessions by documenting technical disclosures, diagrams, workflows, and supporting materials from engineering, research, cryptography, and product teams • Prepare and organize draft materials for provisional and non-provisional patent applications under attorney supervision, including technical descriptions, figures, and supporting exhibits • Conduct and organize prior-art searches in blockchain, cryptography, distributed systems, AI, cloud architectures, and related fields; summarize findings for counsel review • Manage patent docketing, deadlines, filing logistics, and correspondence with the USPTO and foreign associates • Maintain accurate invention disclosure records, portfolio tracking systems, and internal documentation processes • Support claim and application refinement by coordinating technical feedback between inventors and counsel • Assist with open-source compliance reviews, IP ownership documentation for contributors and cofounders, and confidentiality / clean-room procedures • Help prepare IP-related materials for funding, partnerships, due diligence, and commercial activities • Establish and improve scalable internal processes for invention disclosure, documentation, and portfolio administration within a distributed equity-cofounder model

Requirements — Must Have

• 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

Nice to Have

• 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

About Our Organization

Autheo is a visionary technology company building the virtual machine platform that surpasses Ethereum EVM, Solana SVM, and all legacy execution environments with microsecond latencies, and mathematically proven security. Our mission is to create unbreakable execution infrastructure that empowers developers to build sovereign dApps, confidential DeFi protocols, secure enterprise solutions, and privacy-preserving AI systems. We are developing revolutionary technologies including Layer 0/1 blockchains with attack-resistant consensus, execution environments supporting encrypted computation, sovereign communication systems with perfect forward secrecy, and DePIN networks delivering 200GB/s secure compute. Backed by pioneering runtime leadership and a global team of elite systems engineers, cryptographers, and blockchain architects, Autheo is positioned to dominate the $300B+ smart contract execution market while establishing new standards for secure, scalable decentralized computation. Join us to build the execution foundation that will power the sovereign digital economy of the 21st century.

🌐 🚀 WHY JOIN LAUNCH LEGENDS?

• Traction with Momentum: Autheo is already gaining significant traction in the blockchain space, with rapid developer adoption, platform growth, and partnership interest.
• Cross-Industry Impact: Autheo is positioned to transform not only the Web3 ecosystem—but also Web2 and the broader technology sector—by enabling real-world business adoption of decentralized infrastructure.
• Real Innovation, Not Hype: Unlike many blockchain ventures, Autheo is focused on substance over speculation. We are building real solutions: modular fullstack infrastructure, enterprise-grade toolkits, decentralized identity, cloud, compute, and service orchestration.
• Backed by Elite Talent: You’ll join a team composed of professionals from top-tier universities, Fortune 500 companies, and major blockchain platforms. Our team includes multiple PhDs and senior engineers who have launched and scaled world-class technologies.

If you're ready to redefine blockchain adoption, empower global business integration, and help shape the next generation of Web3 and developer ecosystems, we invite you to take the next step.

Let’s build the future—together.