Quantum Technology Companies: Patent Report 2025
Patent intelligence for people who don't read patents
Quantum computing patent applications have increased significantly since 2009, reflecting the growing maturity and industrial relevance of the field.
However, for those without a background in patents, or the means to access patent analytics, it’s not always clear what this growth in patents means for strategy, innovation, or competition.
To address this we will publish the Quantum Technology Companies: Patent Report 2025.
This report translates complex patent data into clear, decision-useful insights — designed for people who don’t read patents but need to understand what they reveal.
Whether you're tracking competitors, exploring partnerships, or planning R&D investments, the Quantum Technology Companies: Patent Report 2025 offers practical patent intelligence without legal jargon or technical complexity.
Analyses more than 30,000 quantum and quantum related patents published between 01-01-2009 and 30-06-2025.
Company-first focused analysis
Patent analysis is often structured around technology categories. That approach is useful for classification analysis, but it doesn’t explain how individual companies are innovating overall, nor how they may compete now and in the future. Technologies will still be analysed, but only in the context of which companies are working in those areas.
The report will examine the patent portfolios of quantum first companies and nonquantum-first companies.
Quantum-First Companies
Companies that are founded specifically to develop quantum technologies — such as quantum hardware, software, or algorithms. Quantum computing is their core business and reason for existence.
- Examples: IonQ, Rigetti, PsiQuantum, Oxford Quantum Circuits
- Key traits: Born-quantum, deep tech R&D, often start-ups or spinouts
- Focus: Building quantum systems from the ground up
Nonquantum-First Companies
Companies whose core business was built on classical technologies, but are now adopting or investing in quantum computing for strategic purposes. Quantum is not their origin, but a new direction.
- Examples: Google, Microsoft, Siemens, JPMorgan Chase, Accenture
- Key traits: Classical roots, large-scale infrastructure, quantum is an extension
- Focus: Applying quantum to existing problems (e.g., optimisation, simulation, cryptography)
Patent data
The underlying data is sourced from the European Patent Office (EPO) and covers the period from January 2009 to June 2025. This provides a basis for analysing both long-term trends and recent filing activity.
Pricing and availability
We plan to publish the Quantum Companies: Patent Report 2025 around 30 September 2025
The price of the report for a single-user is GBP 5,999 (VAT will be added for UK companies). Additional licensing options are available, prices on request.
Pre-order to receive 25% discount
Pre-order and pay for the Quantum Companies: Patent Report 2025 before 29 August and receive a 25% discount. Discount price GBP 4,499 (VAT will be added for UK companies)