IP Program Manager (Patent Operations & Pipeline) for Exciting Blockchain Project Launching Now

Overview

This part-time equity/token-based cofounder role focuses on patent operations and scaling an ambitious patent program in blockchain and decentralized systems.

The employer is seeking an IP Program Manager (Patent Operations & Pipeline) to operationalize and manage the patent workflow, coordinate invention harvesting across technical verticals, and ensure seamless collaboration across internal IP counsel, engineering teams, founders, and external law firms.

Responsibilities

• Own the full patent operations pipeline, including timelines, roadmap, dashboards, and KPIs.
• Facilitate invention harvesting meetings across verticals including Blockchain, Cryptography, Kernel, AI/ML, DePIN, VM, DevHub, and related areas.
• Track deadlines for provisionals, office actions, PCT filings, national phases, and related formalities.
• Manage communication and workflow between in-house patent counsel/IP legal counsel, external law firms, engineers, and founders.
• Oversee document workflows, versioning, intake forms, templates, and IP procedures.
• Ensure all filings meet quality, completeness, and formatting standards.
• Build and maintain portfolio visibility tools and reporting for leadership.

Requirements (Must Have)

• 3–7+ years experience in program management for legal, patent, R&D, or technical operations (IP/patent operations strongly preferred).
• Strong organizational skills and experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder workflows and deadlines.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with highly technical engineering and product teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; comfort operating in a fast-moving remote equity-cofounder environment.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Direct experience supporting large or high-velocity patent portfolios / IP operations.
• Familiarity with USPTO/PCT processes, docketing systems, or patent analytics tools.
• Background in blockchain, cryptography, distributed systems, AI/ML, or related deep tech (not required but helpful).
• Prior experience in startup/high-growth or equity-based environments.

First 90-Day Deliverables

• Operationalize/refine a high-volume invention intake and submission pipeline.
• Create or upgrade the portfolio dashboard, KPI tracking, and basic automation/workflows.
• Implement or standardize intake forms, harvesting cadence, and scheduling system across priority verticals.
• Establish clear handoff and communication protocols with the existing IP Manager, attorneys, and engineering leads.

Compensation & Benefits

• Part-time equity/token-based cofounder opportunity.
• Equity will be provided in Launch Legends, Autheo, and related entities, along with token allocations in the Autheo blockchain.
• Salaried compensation is expected to begin following further node/token sales or funding.

Location

• **Mid-Senior Level Part Time
• REMOTE**