Blockchain IP Attorney & Equity Cofounder (Part-Time)

Recooty; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

Launch Legends is seeking an experienced IP Patent Attorney to join as a part-time equity cofoun der, overseeing patent strategy and portfolio development for Autheo and related platforms. You will collaborate with senior leaders to file patents protecting Layer-0/Layer-1 technologies, DePIN infrastructure, and AI-driven compute.

Equity-based compensation aligns with long-term growth. The role involves working closely with engineering, research, and business teams to harvest inventions, draft

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience drafting and filing provisional and non-provisional patents

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive IP strategy for Layer-0/Layer-1, DePIN, post-quantum security, decentralized compute, and AI roadmap
• Lead invention harvesting sessions with engineering and research teams to identify patentable innovations
• Prepare, draft, and file provisional and non-provisional patent applications covering software systems and cryptographic protocols
• Draft precise, enforceable claims to protect long-term competitive advantage
• Conduct deep prior-art research in blockchain, cryptography, distributed systems, AI, and related fields
• Monitor competitor patents and advise on portfolio prioritization and freedom-to-operate considerations
• Translate technical concepts into accurate legal language while preserving engineering intent
• Advise on licensing, open-source compliance, IP ownership for contributors and cofounders, and confidentiality processes
• Support due-diligence efforts with IP-related documentation and risk assessments
• Establish scalable processes for invention disclosure and portfolio management within a distributed equity-cofounder model

Skills

IP patent attorney

Patent drafting

Job description

Launch Legends is seeking an experienced IP Patent Attorney to join as a part-time equity cofoun der, overseeing patent strategy and portfolio development for Autheo and related platforms. You will collaborate with senior leaders to file patents protecting Layer-0/Layer-1 technologies, DePIN infrastructure, and AI-driven compute.

Equity-based compensation aligns with long-term growth. The role involves working closely with engineering, research, and business teams to harvest inventions, draft