Patent Agent

at  Type One Energy

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy ️
We’re all about solving climate change through fusion energy, one stellarator at a time. Our impressive team of globally recognized fusion scientists along with veteran business leaders with experienced in scaling energy technologies, came together with the ambition to fulfill the bold decadal vision of commercial fusion.
If changing the world wasn’t incentive enough, here’s why you should join us:
We designed, built, and operated the world’s leading stellarators.
We aim to commercialize fusion energy in 10 years.
We know what we’re doing - our leadership team has over 150 years of experience combined.
We’ve already been recognised for our work by the Department of Energy through awards and funding.
Our philosophy accepts no intellectual boundaries and celebrates creativity.
If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as a “Patent Agent”. This is what you need to know:
Location: Oak Ridge (TN), Madison (WI), or Boston (MA)
Salary: Highly Competitive Plus Benefits
Contract: Permanent, full time
Reporting to: Intellectual Property Counsel

ABOUT US:

Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world.
At Type One Energy we believe that our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We value diversity, inclusion, and equity, and are committed to providing our employees with the resources and opportunities they need to succeed
The company was formed in 2019 by a team of globally-recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in successfully scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies.
Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Its FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy. For more information, visit https://www.typeoneenergy.com/.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in physics or a relatable field, alongside experience in patent prosecution

• Draft and prosecute patent applications in the US and foreign jurisdictions.
• Conduct prior art searches and analyze patentability of inventions.
• Prepare responses to office actions from patent offices.
• Work closely with Engineers and Scientists to understand inventions and provide guidance on IP matters.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate analyses and provide opinions on potential patent infringement.
• Assist in the development and management of the company’s patent portfolio.
• Collaborate with outside counsel on various patent-related matters.
• Stay current with changes in patent laws and regulations.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on intellectual property issues.
• Support litigation and enforcement activities as needed

Type One Energy are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Patent Agent to join our Intellectual Property team. The Patent Agent will be responsible for drafting and prosecuting patent applications, conducting patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses, and supporting the overall IP strategy of the company.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in physics or a relatable field, alongside experience in patent prosecution

• Draft and prosecute patent applications in the US and foreign jurisdictions.
• Conduct prior art searches and analyze patentability of inventions.
• Prepare responses to office actions from patent offices.
• Work closely with Engineers and Scientists to understand inventions and provide guidance on IP matters.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate analyses and provide opinions on potential patent infringement.
• Assist in the development and management of the company’s patent portfolio.
• Collaborate with outside counsel on various patent-related matters.
• Stay current with changes in patent laws and regulations.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on intellectual property issues.
• Support litigation and enforcement activities as needed.