Qubitekk has a total of 36 patents globally, out of which 30 have been granted. Of these 36 patents, more than 55% patents are active. Japan and Austria are where Qubitekk has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by Europe (EPO) and Canada. Parallelly, United Kingdom seems to be the main focused R&D centre and also is the origin country of Qubitekk.
Qubitekk is a subpart IonQ of was founded in 2013. The company is a manufacturer of quantum networking devices that provide highly secure communication. The company builds entangled-photon–based hardware that fits easily into existing systems and protects data during transmission. This helps organizations strengthen cybersecurity, safeguard sensitive information, meet compliance requirements, and reduce security risks.
Do read about some of the most popular patents of Qubitekk which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find Qubitekk patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over Qubitekk patent portfolio.
How many patents does Qubitekk have?
Qubitekk has a total of 36 patents globally. These patents belong to 17 unique patent families. Out of 36 patents, 20 patents are active.
How Many Patents did Qubitekk File Every Year?

Are you wondering why there is a drop in patent filing for the last two years? It is because a patent application can take up to 18 months to get published. Certainly, it doesn’t suggest a decrease in the patent filing.
| Year of Patents Filing or Grant | Qubitekk Applications Filed | Qubitekk Patents Granted |
| 2024 | – | 1 |
| 2022 | – | 1 |
| 2021 | – | 6 |
| 2020 | – | 6 |
| 2019 | – | 5 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | – | 1 |
| 2016 | 7 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 5 | 7 |
How many Qubitekk patents are Alive/Dead?
Worldwide Patents

How Many Patents did Qubitekk File in Different Countries?

Countries in which Qubitekk Filed Patents
| Country | Patents |
| Japan | 10 |
| Austria | 10 |
| Europe (EPO) | 6 |
| Canada | 3 |
| Hong Kong (S.A.R.) | 1 |
| China | 1 |
| Australia | 1 |
| United States of America | 1 |
Where are Research Centers of Qubitekk Patents Located?

Best Qubitekk Patents
US8755525B2 is the most popular patent in the Qubitekk portfolio. It has received 36 citations so far from companies like Wells Fargo Bank, Alibaba, Sri International.
Below is the list of most cited patents of Qubitekk:
| Publication Number | Citation Count |
| US8755525B2 | 36 |
| WO2017062501A1 | 9 |
| JP5631743B2 | 4 |
| CN108139647A | 3 |
| EP2484045B1 | 2 |
| WO2015168039A1 | 2 |
| JP5431365B2 | 2 |
List of Qubitekk patents
| Qubitekk Patents | Title |
| CA3000458C | Tunable Source Of Bi-Photons |
| JP7103942B2 | Adjustable Biophoton Light Source |
| EP3360010B1 | Tunable Source Bi-Photons |
| EP2281361B1 | Quantum Key Distribution Involving Moveable Key Device |
| AT1415234T | Bi-Photons With Tunable Source |
| AT1375603T | Quantum Key Distribution With Mobile Cryptographer |
| AT1381085T | Quantum Cryptographer |
| CA2913007C | Incorruptible Public Key Using Quantum Cryptography For Secure Wired And Wireless Communications |
| EP2366231B1 | Method Of Establishing A Quantum Key For Use Between Network Nodes |
| EP2484045B1 | Apparatus For Use In Quantum Key Distribution |
| AT1317495T | Method For Setting Up A Quantum Key For Use Between Network Nodes |
| AT1252755T | Device For Use In A Quantum Key Distribution |
| AT1255814T | Quantum Key Distribution |
| AT1215730T | Incorruptible Public Key Using Quantum Cryptography For Secure Wired And Wireless Communications |
| EP3000197B1 | Incorruptible Public Key Using Quantum Cryptography For Secure Wired And Wireless Communications |
| EP2366232B1 | Method Of Performing Authentication Between Network Nodes |
| AT1182551T | Optical Transmitters And Receivers For Quantum Key Distribution |
| AT1173760T | Methods For Implementing Authentication Network Nodes |
| AT1161537T | Electro-Optical Waveguide Polarization Modulator |
| HK1255314A | Tunable Source Bi-Photons |
| JP6336581B2 | Uncorruptible Public Key Using Quantum Cryptography For Secure Wired And Wireless Communications |
| CN108139647A | Tunable Source Bi-Photons |
| AU2016336341A1 | Tunable Source Bi-Photons |
| CA2667145C | Electro-Optic Waveguide Polarisation Modulator |
| WO2017062501A1 | Tunable Source Bi-Photons |
| JP5936618B2 | Quantum Key Distribution |
| JP5784612B2 | Method And Apparatus For Use In Quantum Key Distribution |
| WO2015168039A1 | Scalable Source Of Quantum Entangled Photons |
| WO2015023332A9 | Incorruptible Public Key Using Quantum Cryptography For Secure Wired And Wireless Communications |
| US8755525B2 | Quantum Key Distribution Involving Moveable Key Device |
| JP5631743B2 | Quantum Cryptography |
| JP5512848B2 | Quantum Cryptography |
| JP5492095B2 | Network With Quantum Key Distribution |
| JP5431365B2 | Multi-Community Network With Quantum Key Distribution |
| JP5416585B2 | Electro-Optic Waveguide Polarization Modulator |
| JP5384118B2 | Apparatus And Method For Generating Random Numbers |
What are Qubitekk key innovation segments?
What Technologies are Covered by Qubitekk?

The chart below distributes patents filed by Qubitekk in different countries on the basis of the technology protected in patents. It also represents the markets where Qubitekk thinks it’s important to protect particular technological inventions.

R&D Focus: How has Qubitekk search focus changed over the years?

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