Monday IPDate December 22, 2025

EPO: Inventions in quantum technologies surge five-fold in last decade

To quantify the trends in three key quantum fields – communication, computing and sensing – the EPO’s Observatory on Patents and Technology looked at those inventions for which patent applications were filed in two or more countries. These are so-called “international patent families” or IPFs, and for quantum inventions the growth in patenting activity since 2015 increased five-fold.

> EPO: Inventions in quantum technologies surge five-fold in last decade

Vietnam passed significant amendments to the Law on Intellectual Property 

On 10 December 2025, Vietnam’s National Assembly passed significant amendments to the Law on Intellectual Property, marking a decisive step toward supporting a technology-driven and digital economy. Effective 1 April 2026, the Law modernizes intellectual property protection, streamlines industrial property procedures and strengthens enforcement mechanisms.

> Vietnam passed significant amendments to the Law on Intellectual Property