Mapping the Patent Landscape of Quantum Technologies: Patenting Trends, Innovation and Policy Implications

Abstract Recent technical breakthroughs underscore the potential of second generation (2G) quantum technologies including simulation, sensing and metrology, computation, communication. Patenting trends such are an indicator pace innovation at invention stage. Empirical studies looking real-world patenting activity can provide valuable evidence to help assess guide policy proposals related intellectual property rights (IPRs), governance technologies. In this paper, we report results a study designed map patent landscape We evaluate over last 20 years determine: (1) growth technology patents, (2) breakdown classification activity, (3) choice priority office, (4) types claims strategies, (5) subject matter recently awarded (6) top owners, (7) dominant portfolios, (8) geographical distribution activity. Based on our study, critically examine if protection is posing problem in field show how disclosure moving us emerging information commons, gradually reinforcing public domain. Additionally, implications these broader context initiatives, market competition, patent/trade secret interface,