The importance of quantum patents has become increasingly prominent in the context of today's technological development. From a national perspective, the importance of quantum patents to a country is reflected in the promotion of technological innovation, economic development, international competitiveness, and national security. Therefore, many countries regard quantum technology as an important strategic field, and have increased their support for quantum research and patent applications in order to occupy an advantageous position in the global scientific and technological competition. From the perspective of enterprises, owning quantum patents can not only bring commercial advantages to enterprises, but also promote the progress and innovation of the entire industry.
According to a McKinsey report, China's share of patents in the field of quantum technology (QT) has increased in recent years, which is largely influenced by Chinese government policies. Since the early 2000s, Japan has been in the top three for quantum technology patent development. Japan has a high share of QT patents, which indicates a high degree of QT industry application in Japan. The number of QT patents was highest in the US and EU until about 2005, after which the number began to decline due to changes in IP culture.
The proportion of quantum patents by the country where the company is headquartered, 2000-2021, unit: %.
Note: Only 50% of patent applications are published. QC stands for Quantum Computing, QComms stands for Quantum Communications, and QS stands for Quantum Sensing.
Source: McKinsey Report Quantum Technology Monitor.
Recently, Australia's Quantum eMotion and Professor Montasir Qasymeh of Abu Dhabi University have obtained related patents in the quantum field.
On July 21, Quantum eMotion (TSX: QNC) (OTC: QNCCF) (hereinafter referred to as QeM) announced that the company has obtained a quantum tunnel-based quantum random number generation in Australia . technology patents .
After a rigorous review of Australian law, the Patent Commissioner has officially granted the patent, the patent number is 2018401978, and the validity period is 20 years from the date of deposit.
Francis Bellido, CEO of QeM, expressed great enthusiasm for the achievement: "We are thrilled that a breakthrough quantum technology patent has been recognized in Australia. Given Australia's substantial investment in advancing quantum technology and its prominence in quantum communications , this is an important milestone for us. Australia's prominence in cyber security adds to the significance of our patent application being recognized, marking a key step towards global recognition for our foundational intellectual property. This milestone has profound implications for our valued shareholders, valued partners and potential customers as we develop a clear business plan.
At present, the company has two valuable patents. The first patent arose from research carried out at the University of Sherbrooke by the renowned team of Professor Bertrand Reulet, and the company subsequently acquired this intellectual property. The main focus of the patent is on the use of electron flow monitoring across a quantum tunneling barrier as a source of quantum randomness , a technique that is the basis for generating random numbers. The second patent removes non-quantum noise from quantum signals, a breakthrough based entirely on quantum processes, ensuring the complete authenticity and randomness of generated numbers.
On July 21, Montasir Qasymeh, an inventor and professor of electrical engineering at Abu Dhabi University (ADU), was awarded two patents in the field of quantum technology by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) . As part of the University's efforts to foster innovation and research across industries, ADU supported Professor Montasir at various stages of his project development, and the US federal agency awarded two patents for groundbreaking inventions.
Montasir Qasymeh
The first patent, titled "Frequency-Tunable Quantum Microwaves for Optical Transformation Processes ," is designed as an innovative method for mapping protons using low-noise microwave technology that uses graphene layers to provide optical field transformations. The second patent was awarded for an invention titled "Frequency Tunable Quantum Microwave Light Conversion System . " These patents are expected to revolutionize multiple industries, with applications in quantum computing, microwave technology and optical communications.
These patents describe a graphene structure used as a high-performance quantum modulator capable of receiving microvolts via microwave signals and generating optical photons at the quantum level. By employing interconnected graphene layers arranged in an interdigitated structure, the structure can act both electronically as a capacitor and optically as a periodic medium.
Among the various applications of this quantum microwave-to-light conversion system, a prominent use is integration into the architecture of a modular quantum superconducting computer via optical fibers. The system facilitates the interconnection of distributed superconducting cryostats and processors in quantum computing architectures. This technology represents a long-awaited leap forward, opening up new frontiers of unparalleled computing power.
These inventions have enabled major leaps forward in the development of quantum technology and underscore Professor Kasimé's dedication to his field. These patents are not only a historic moment for the professor and ADU, but also lay the foundation for a future driven by advanced quantum technologies that can further support new breakthroughs.
Professor Qasymeh's innovation has been funded by the International Research Program Award (ASPIRE) and given the resources it needs to flourish and realize its transformative potential. The grant enables Professor Qasymeh to invest further in the testing and prototyping of his inventions in the field of quantum technologies.
Professor Montasir Qasymeh, professor of electrical engineering and inventor at ADU, said: "I am honored that my work has been recognized by the prestigious USPTO. This achievement would not have been possible without the continued support of ADU's faculty. Through Foster cutting-edge research and foster an environment for further innovation, paving the way for new frontiers of science. Through quantum technology, we seek to unlock new answers in computing power, communication security, and information processing. We are certain that these patents will pave the way for quantum computing and communication paving the way for change.”
Dr Hamdi Sheibani, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Adul University, said: "We are proud of the achievements of Professor Montasir Qasymeh and these two patents are valuable additions to the existing patent portfolio of Professor Qasymeh and other faculty members. These milestones reflect the A commitment to fostering a culture centered on innovation and scientific research to drive collective global impact."