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 for a “Summer Internship- Intellectual Property”. This is what you need to know:

Location: Knoxville, TN

Salary: $25 per hour, 40 hours per week

Contract: 12 week contract- Summer 2026 (June 1st Start Date)

Reporting to: IP Counsel

Your role in the mission:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Intellectual Property (IP) 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 a law student with a strong interest in intellectual property law, innovation management, and the commercialization of advanced technologies.

• 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.
• 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. 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.

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.

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.