The Legal Implications of Quantum Computing

Over 50,000 quantum-related patents were filed in just the past five years.2 Quantum computers harness the unique physical properties of quantum particles-think atoms, electrons, or photons. [...]quantum computing is a fundamentally different model than classical computing because quantum computers...

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Published inThe SciTech Lawyer Vol. 18; no. 3; pp. 4 - 10
Main Authors Konkoly-Thege, Kaniah, Jackson, Mark
Format Newsletter Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Chicago American Bar Association 22.03.2022
Subjects
Algorithms
Artificial intelligence
Computational linguistics
Computers
Data security
Economic aspects
Ethical aspects
Evaluation
Evidence, Documentary
Foreign investments
Intellectual property
Language processing
Laws, regulations and rules
Licensing
Machine learning
Management
Military aspects
Natural language interfaces
Product development
Quantum computing
R&D
Research & development
Science
Shor, Peter W
Software
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Summary:Over 50,000 quantum-related patents were filed in just the past five years.2 Quantum computers harness the unique physical properties of quantum particles-think atoms, electrons, or photons. [...]quantum computing is a fundamentally different model than classical computing because quantum computers are inherently probabilistic; the quantum amplitudes dictate the probabilities according to which outputs are sampled. [...]quantum computers take advantage of these purely quantum phenomena to store and process information in a novel way. [...]with one eye on future value creation, early adopters are already gaining critical expertise and developing valuable intellectual property that will put them at an advantage.11 Rapid development work has resulted in an explosion of patents in the areas of quantum hardware, software, and algorithm development, along with other quantum technologies.12 Certain groups within the quantum ecosystem have begun to push for patent pooling13 to drive standards and avoid infringement claims. [...]many practitioners believe that these pools incentivize innovators by further funding research and development work and provide a single license to a wide variety of patents at a known cost.15 However, the lack of industrywide standards and the overall nascency of the technology have resulted in relatively few interested parties.
ISSN:1550-2090