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Launch Legends
IP Patent Attorney / Patent Attorney Blockchain & Advanced Technology (Equity Cofounder) Launching NOW
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An Intellectual Property Lawyer is a legal professional who works closely with businesses, guiding them through the process of acquiring, protecting and using intellectual property such as patents and copyrights
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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)
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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.
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IP Patent Attorney / Patent Attorney- Blockchain & Advanced Technology (Equity Cofounder) About the Role Autheo is seeking an experienced IP Patent Attorney to serve as a high-ownership equity cofounder responsible for protecting 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.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive IP strategy aligned with Autheo's Layer-0/Layer-1, DePIN, post-quantum security, decentralized compute, and AI roadmap
- Lead invention harvesting sessions with engineering, research, cryptography, kernel, protocol, and product teams to identify and capture patentable innovations
- Prepare, draft, and file high-quality provisional and non-provisional patent applications covering software systems, decentralized architectures, cryptographic protocols, quantum-resistant technologies, AI systems, and hardware-software integrations
- Draft precise, enforceable claims that protect long-term competitive advantage while supporting rapid innovation cycles
- Conduct deep technical prior-art research in blockchain, cryptography, distributed systems, AI, cloud-native architectures, and related fields; evaluate patentability and identify opportunities for defensive publications
- Monitor competitor patents and industry IP trends; advise leadership on portfolio prioritization and freedom-to-operate considerations
- Partner with engineering and research leaders to translate highly technical concepts into accurate legal language while preserving engineering intent
- Advise on licensing, open-source compliance, IP ownership for contributors and cofounders, and clean-room or confidentiality processes
- Support commercial, funding, partnership, and due-diligence efforts with IP-related documentation and risk assessments
- Establish scalable internal processes for invention disclosure, documentation, and portfolio management within a distributed equity-cofounder model Requirements — Must Have
- 5+ years of experience drafting and filing provisional and non-provisional patents for software, cloud, cryptography, distributed systems, or blockchain technologies
- JD from an accredited law school and admission to at least one U.S. state bar
- USPTO Patent Bar registration
- Strong technical understanding of blockchain architecture, cryptographic protocols, distributed systems, cloud computing, or decentralized infrastructure
- Demonstrated ability to write clear, technically deep patent claims for complex emerging technologies
- Experience managing or contributing to a patent portfolio for a high-innovation technology company or research organization
- Comfort operating in a high-autonomy, equity-cofounder, globally distributed team culture Nice to Have
- Direct experience with Layer-0/Layer-1 blockchain systems (Cosmos SDK, EVM, consensus protocols, DAGs, or similar)
- Background in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), zero-knowledge proofs, fully homomorphic encryption, AI systems, WASM, decentralized compute, or DePIN
- Experience with international patent strategies, PCT filings, and multi-jurisdiction prosecution
- Prior work supporting startups, deep-tech R D teams, or high-velocity innovation environments
- Technical degree (Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or related) or equivalent deep technical fluency
- Familiarity with open-source licensing, contributor IP frameworks, and technology transfer in collaborative environments First 90-Day Focus Areas
- Comprehensive audit of existing invention disclosures, provisional filings, and near-term technical roadmaps; prioritized filing plan aligned with Mainnet and core platform milestones
- Establishment of invention harvesting cadence and collaboration processes with Engineering, Research, Cryptography, and Product leadership
- Definition of core claim strategies and portfolio architecture for Layer-0/Layer-1, identity/security, compute, and AI surfaces
- Alignment with executive leadership on IP strategy, risk posture, and resource priorities
- Identification of highest-leverage near-term patent opportunities that protect foundational innovations and support upcoming commercial and funding activities 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.