Patent Agent

Job Description

Job Description

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

Salary : Highly Competitive Plus Benefits

Contract : Permanent, full time

Reporting to : Intellectual Property Counsel

Your role in the mission :

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.

What you’ll need :

• Ph.D or Masters 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 :

In addition to a basic salary and yearly bonus, you will also get

• Stock and share options
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