Beyond The Buzzwords Series: Episode 4 - Quantum Computing 2

In a previous episode, we provided an introduction to quantum computing and talked a little bit about some of the challenges that quantum computing poses for the patent system, for companies that are inventing in the quantum computing industry, and for patent attorneys.


In today’s episode, Robert Plotkin - a software patent attorney, computer scientist and one of the founding partners at Blueshift IP – a U.S. patent law firm specializing in software patents – focuses on putting quantum computing patents in historical perspective.


Listen to Episode 04 of The Software Patent Podcast – Beyond the Buzzwords series, to find out how the next couple of years are a critical time in which groundbreaking innovators in quantum computing stand to obtain pioneer patents that could shape the industry for decades to come.


In this episode, you will learn:

  • What pioneer patents are. (02:10)
  • The meaning of “prior art search” and its importance for the person or company who is trying to obtain a patent. (02:45)
  • The reasons why now is the best time to file a patent application in the quantum computing field. (04:40)
  • The advantages a company has when obtaining a patent in quantum computing. (06:20)


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Hosted by Robert Plotkin and Cynthia Gilbert - Software Patent Experts from Law Firm, Blueshift IP, the Software Patent Podcast leverages decades of combined expertise in software patents to protect companies' software innovations with strong patents to maximize patent portfolio value. Software patenting seems to be one of the most elusive IP patents to obtain, but it can be quite a direct process if you are equipped with all the information you need with the help of specialised expertise. In this series of 5-10 minute podcasts, some of the topics we'll be covering are:How your business plan can drive your software patent strategyThe myths about software patentsHow to know when patent protection is valuable for youTo find out more, head on over to www.blueshiftip.com DISCLAIMER: The content provided in this podcast is suggestive and should not be taken as legal advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.