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Typeoneenergy

Patent Agent

Typeoneenergy, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37955


Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energyWe’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 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 recognized 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:

Knoxville (TN), Madison (WI), or Boston (MA)Salary:

Highly Competitive Plus BenefitsContract:

Permanent, full timeReporting to:

Intellectual Property CounselYour role in the mission:Type One Energy is 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 related 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.What you’ll need:Ph.D. or Master's in Physics or a related field.Registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).Minimum 3-5 years of experience in patent prosecution, preferably in a law firm or corporate setting.Strong understanding of US and foreign patent laws and procedures.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.Proficiency in using patent databases and research tools.We offer:Stock and share optionsRelocation allowanceInsurance plans401k retirement optionsAnd many more great voluntary benefitsEmbrace the mission by submitting your application on our careers page, then head over to our

website

to learn more about the revolutionary team behind Stellarator technology.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/ .Equal Opportunity Statement:Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, searching for the best new ideas and remaining open to unique perspectives. Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment independent of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

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