Building a Layered IP Strategy for Quantum Software | Part 1 (Online)
Quantum computing is moving from the lab to the market, and the companies that get there first won't just have better algorithms, they'll have better IP strategies.
Join us for an online session with IP experts who work at the intersection of quantum and law, unpacking what actually protects quantum software innovation, and how patents, trade secrets and open source licensing can work together.
Note: This is Part 1 of 2 workshops. Think of this as the foundation, and following the in-person workshop (date to be announced) will go deeper into use cases.
What to expect
A practical understanding of how IP protection actually works for quantum algorithms and software, the misconceptions, real examples of patented quantum inventions & how open source licensing and business models are playing out in the quantum ecosystem.
Plus, a framework for combining all of this into one solid IP strategy, and a group discussion on building a successful layered IP strategy.
Speakers
Guido Paola (QDNL) will introduce the webinar
Erik Visscher (De Vries & Metman) will explain how quantum algorithms can be protected using patents and trade secrets
Malcom Bain (Across Legal) will follow with a deep dive into open source development and licensing
Here's the program in that format, starting at 13:00:
Agenda
13:00 – 13:10 | Welcome & Intro (Guido Paola)
13:10 – 14:10 | Protecting quantum algorithms using patents and trade secrets (Erik Visscher)
14:10 – 14:20 | Break
14:20 – 15:20 | Open Source Development & Licensing (Malcom Bain)
15:20 – 16:00 | Discussion: Developing a Layered IP Strategy
Joining in person?
Please enter Qubit via the west entrance of Flux, as indicated on the TU/e campus map. From there, follow the signs to Qubit and proceed to room Qubit 1.014.
👉 Please RSVP to join us
*This session is organised for the Dutch quantum ecosystem by QDNL, as part of a broader series of workshops