Security News > 2020 > February > QinetiQ sells entire Quantum Key Distribution patent portfolio to Qubitekk

Quantum communication pioneer, Qubitekk, further strengthened its patent portfolio around Quantum Key Distribution technology.

QinetiQ, a British multinational defense technology company, has signed an agreement to sell its entire Quantum Key Distribution patent portfolio to Qubitekk.

The portfolio includes 57 patent filings, across 17 patent families, and covers novel technological approaches in quantum science.

Dr. Duncan Earl, CTO and President of Qubitekk, added: "The patent portfolio we acquired from QinetiQ along with our current holdings of quantum patents will make Qubitekk one of the largest quantum patent holders in the United States. We are encouraged with the opportunities this will give Qubitekk in the marketplace."

Thierry Le Gall, QinetiQ IP Exploitation Manager, said: "We are pleased to have agreed the assignment of our QKD patent portfolio to Qubitekk, an ideal and innovative partner to further enhance and exploit our quantum cryptography inventions".

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