October 29, 2025
Innovative Technology Insights
Pivotal Push from Lab to Leverage: Why Now Is the Window to Secure Foundational Quantum Patents
Quantum technology is rapidly evolving from a primarily academic discipline into a competitive commercial sector, driven by accelerating innovation and the pursuit of market‑ready applications. Patent data from the MIT Quantum Index Report 2025 confirms a sharp increase in quantum-related activity, with filing rates growing and intellectual property (IP) rights concentrating among a relatively small group of global leaders.