Quantum technologies are based on the principles of quantum mechanics to achieve functionality and performance that cannot be achieved using classical physics. The next wave of quantum technologies exploit atomic-scale phenomena such as superposition, entanglement, and correlation. These phenomena underpin new approaches in communications, cryptography, sensing, timing, and imaging.
We have been at the forefront of protecting quantum technologies from the start. In 2001, we were one of the first Europe-based firms to draft and file a European patent application mentioning the word “qubit”. Our team includes specialists with master’s degrees and doctorates in condensed matter physics, quantum physics and quantum computing.
Our quantum technology team combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of patent law and practice. The team is one of the largest in Europe and data from the European Patent Office shows that we have handled more than twice as many European patent applications relating to quantum computing than any other European firm.
We have significant experience across a wide range of quantum technologies including:
- Quantum computing
- Quantum cryptography
- Quantum sensing
- Quantum communication
- Quantum metrology
- Quantum software and algorithms
- Quantum materials
- Quantum Error Correction
The team handles invention capture, original drafting, patent prosecution and also contentious matters such as oppositions.
