Type One Energy · 2 months ago
Summer Internship- Intellectual Property
Knoxville, TN
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$25/hr - $25/hrType One Energy is a mission-driven company focused on providing sustainable fusion power. They are seeking a motivated Intellectual Property Intern to assist in developing their internal IP infrastructure and support IP data analyses as part of their commercialization efforts.
Clean EnergyEnergyNuclear
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a Juris Doctor (JD) or LL.M. program
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
Preferred
Technical background or coursework in engineering, physics, or related fields is an asset
Company
Type One Energy
Stellarator technology to transform energy markets with fusion power.
Founded in 2019
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$169.5MKey Investors
Breakthrough Energy VenturesUS Department of Energy
2026-01-14Convertible Note· $87M
2024-07-30Seed· $53.5M
2023-05-31Grant
Leadership Team
David Anderson
Co-Founder and VP - Systems Engineering
Chris Hegna
VIce President of Stellarator Physics Optimization and Principal Scientist
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