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Intellectual Property & Quantum

This training session, jointly organised with the European Patent Office, explores innovation trends and market developments in quantum computing, examines patentability issues specific to this rapidly evolving field, and features a case study from the Horizon Europe-funded project FoQaCiA.

The report, jointly developed by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), provides a comprehensive overview of the quantum landscape using diverse data sources. Adopting a holistic perspective, it examines innovation patterns, business activity, investment dynamics, skills requirements, and trade in relevant equipment and materials, alongside an assessment of public policies aimed at advancing quantum technologies.

We stand at the frontier of a technological revolution. Quantum technologies are no longer theoretical, they are reshaping industries, economies, and global competition. In this exclusive interview series, Robert Harrison joins us to unpack one of the most critical questions of our time: how do we protect innovation in a quantum world? From patents to policy, we explore the intersection of Intellectual Property and the quantum future.