Quantum computing is redefining what’s possible in information processing, enabling breakthroughs in simulation, optimisation, cryptography, and sensing.

 

Our team combines deep technical knowledge with commercial insight to help clients protect and leverage innovations across the quantum stack – from hardware and control systems to algorithms, software, and applications. The team, led by partner Dr Mark Bell, has built a reputation for being able to handle very complex subject matter, and to engage with inventors and academics at their level.

We are routinely trusted by our clients to handle some of their hardest cases. As well as working directly with clients in this area, our team is also sought after by other attorneys, law firms and investors to handle work in this subject area.

We can assist and advise on protecting inventions in many Quantum fields, including:

  • Quantum devices and architectures
  • Cryogenics and control stacks
  • Quantum error correction (QEC)
  • Quantum firmware and control software
  • Compilers and middleware
  • Hybrid classical-quantum orchestration and resource scheduling
  • Quantum algorithms and applications
  • Verification, validation and benchmarking
  • Quantum networking and communications
  • Materials and fabrication
  • Quantum sensing
  • Security and post‑quantum

Example representative matters include:

  • Drafting and prosecuting patent applications in a variety of quantum technologies for Oxford University, underpinning the fundamental technologies being commercialised by multiple spin-outs, e.g. Oxford Quantum Circuits, ORCA Computing and Quantum Fabrix
  • Handling quantum compiler cases for University of Chicago
  • Working with Fermioniq to protect the intellectual property relating to their quantum algorithms
  • Providing due diligence advice to quantum technology investors
  • Advising and preparing patent applications relating to quantum sensing for University of Sussex
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