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IP Patent Paralegal Blockchain & Advanced Technology (Equity Cofounder)
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A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$64,094 / year median in Wyoming
+5% projected growth
Job Description
- 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 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.
- 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.