Summer Internship - Intellectual Property

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy ⚡️  

About Type One Energy

Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-the-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies.

If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as a Intellectual Property Intern. This is what you need to know:

Location: Knoxville, TN

Salary: $30/hour, 40 hours per week

Contract: 12-week internship, Summer 2027 (May 24th start date)

Reporting to: Intellectual Property Counsel

Your role in the mission:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Intellectual Property Intern to join our growing Legal and IP team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the intersection of law, technology, and innovation. The intern will contribute to the development of our internal IP infrastructure, support IP data and landscape analyses, and help shape key programs and resources that support the company’s commercialization efforts.

This position is ideal for an L2 law student with a strong interest in intellectual property law, innovation management, and the commercialization of advanced technologies.

Key responsibilities could include:

• Assist in building and organizing the internal IP intranet page, including guidance materials, resource libraries, and helpful links.
• Curate and structure internal knowledge to make IP-related information easily accessible to employees.

• Support the foundational development of the Badgerwerks IP platform, including the creation of policies, organizational structures, and frameworks.
• Collaborate with legal, engineering, and R&D teams to align the platform’s structure with company goals.

• Conduct data-driven analyses related to IP strategy, competitor patent portfolios, and landscape mapping.
• Learn and use patent search and analysis tools to support strategic decision-making.
• Summarize key insights in reports and presentations for internal stakeholders.

• Draft legal memoranda, templates, and internal policy documents related to IP and commercialization.
• Conduct research on areas of IP law relevant to company initiatives (e.g., licensing, trade secrets, technology transfer).
• Develop and present a “Lunch & Learn” session on an IP-related topic, transforming research into practical company resources.

What you'll need:

• Currently enrolled in a Juris Doctor (JD) or LL.M. program. Students who are currently in year two of their program are encouraged to apply.
• Strong interest in intellectual property law and innovation strategy.
• Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Goal-oriented, proactive, and a self-starter who takes ownership of projects.
• Technical background or coursework in engineering, physics, or related fields is an asset.

Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Our 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.

Type One Energy is committed to community engagement in the development and deployment of its clean energy technology. For more information, visit www.typeoneenergy.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Export Control Compliance Notice

This position may require access to technology, technical data, software, or other information that is subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the Company's ability to comply with applicable U.S. Export Control Laws, including obtaining any required government authorizations.

Type One Energy is a Global, U.S.-based company that develops and utilizes technologies subject to U.S. export control and trade compliance regulations. Certain positions may require access to controlled technologies, technical data, software, or other information regulated by U.S. Export Control Laws.

For positions involving access to export-controlled technology or information, the Company may be required to determine whether any government authorization or license is needed before such access can be provided. Any offer of employment for such positions may be contingent upon the Company's ability to comply with applicable U.S. Export Control Laws and obtain any required government authorizations.

U.S. Employment Eligibility Verification

 For positions based in the United States, Type One Energy participates in E-Verify and verifies the identity and employment authorization of newly hired employees in accordance with applicable federal law. Employees hired to work in the United States will be required to complete the Form I-9 employment eligibility verification process upon hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

 Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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 Type One Energy collects personal information from applicants for recruitment, hiring, and related business purposes. We process applicant information in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws and take reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality and security of personal information. By applying for a position, you acknowledge that your personal information may be collected, used, stored, transferred, and disclosed as necessary to evaluate your candidacy, conduct pre-employment screenings where permitted by law, and comply with legal and regulatory requirements.