SEATTLE, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Spectral Capital Corporation (OTCQB: FCCN) today announced it has completed 16 new provisional patent applications, expanding its total patent portfolio to 120. These recent filings – many at the cutting edge of machine learning and quantum computing – reinforce Spectral's aggressive innovation strategy. The company also unveiled an ambitious goal of reaching 500 patents by June 30, 2025, a target that would establish Spectral as one of the most prolific patent holders in quantum computing and ultra high-performance AI systems (including autonomous driving technologies).
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Key Highlights:
Patent Portfolio Growth: 16 new provisional patent applications filed, bringing Spectral's total patent assets to 120. This bolsters Spectral's position at the forefront of quantum computing and AI innovation
Quantum + AI Breakthroughs: Many of the latest patents focus on the intersection of quantum computing and machine learning, a convergence poised to drive ultra high-performance AI systems (from advanced cybersecurity to real-time autonomous driving, decision-making).
Expanded R\&D Team: Spectral has engaged 3 veteran technologists (experts in AI and quantum research) and engaged outside patent counsel to accelerate IP development.
Management believes this expanded team will help achieve 500 patentable innovations by June 30, 2025, by streamlining the path from lab discoveries to patent filings.
Industry-Leading Ambition: With a 500-patent target, Spectral aims to build one of the largest intellectual property portfolios in the hybrid quantum-classical computing industry. Hitting this goal would position Spectral among the top patent holders in its sector, rivaling or surpassing many well-known quantum computing companies and AI startups in portfolio size.
Pioneering Patents at the Quantum–AI Intersection
Spectral's new patent applications underscore its focus on innovations that blend quantum computing with artificial intelligence. These include novel algorithms, architectures, and hardware designs that leverage quantum principles to boost AI performance. By applying quantum machine learning techniques to high-demand applications – for example, improving the real-time sensor processing and decision-making of self-driving cars – Spectral is pushing the envelope of what ultra high-performance AI systems can achieve. This concentrated effort in quantum-AI R\&D not only opens avenues for breakthrough products but also strengthens Spectral's intellectual property moat in these fast-evolving fields.
"Our expanding patent portfolio underscores Spectral's commitment to pioneering next-generation solutions in quantum computing and AI," said Jenifer Osterwalder, Chief Executive Officer of Spectral Capital. "Each new patent application represents a step toward integrating quantum technology into everyday AI systems, from safer autonomous vehicles to more secure cloud computing. With 120 patents now and a clear line of sight to 500 by June 2025, we're securing our inventions and solidifying Spectral's leadership at the intersection of these transformative technologies."
Team Expansion Fuels Accelerated Innovation
To drive this rapid pace of innovation, Spectral has significantly strengthened its development team. The company recently engaged three seasoned experts with deep experience in quantum computing, machine learning, and high-performance computing system design. In addition, Spectral has engaged a leading patent law firm as external counsel to support the patent drafting and prosecution process.
Spectral's management believes that combining new in-house expertise with outside specialized counsel will greatly increase the throughput of patentable ideas from the lab to the patent office. "By augmenting our team with proven innovators and partnering with top patent counsel, we're creating an IP engine that can deliver on our goal of 500 patents," noted Osterwalder. The company expects this bolstered capability to streamline the conversion of R\&D breakthroughs into protected intellectual property, keeping pace with Spectral's aggressive timeline. Management is confident that the expanded team can help achieve the 500-patent goal by June 30, 2025, turning Spectral's vision of an unprecedented patent portfolio into reality.
Leading the Patent Race in Quantum Computing and AI
With 120 patents already in its portfolio, Spectral now stands out as one of the most IP-rich startups in the quantum computing and advanced AI arena. For context, many dedicated quantum computing companies have far smaller patent libraries – for example, Rigetti Computing's portfolio numbered around 110 patents as of 2022, and IonQ's about 164 patents. Spectral's rapid progress, largely enabled by its acquisition of 104 patentable innovations last year and continued in-house development, has swiftly pushed it past several peers.
If Spectral reaches its 500-patent objective, it would rival the patent holdings of long-established industry players. D-Wave Systems, one of the earliest quantum computing companies, has roughly 500 total patents in its portfolio. Even tech giants like Microsoft have on the order of 500 quantum computing patents. Spectral's mid-2025 target would put its patent count in the same league – an extraordinary feat for an emerging company. By contrast, many AI-focused startups file relatively few patents (for instance, OpenAI has filed only 6 patents globally to date), highlighting how Spectral's strategy of vigorous patent development sets it apart from the pack.
This leadership in IP accumulation is more than a numbers game: it signals Spectral's determination to dominate key technological domains. The company's patents span critical areas from quantum-enhanced AI algorithms and quantum cybersecurity to autonomous driving systems and beyond. Spectral's recent strategic foray into the self-driving car sector – including a stake in a top-100 global AI autonomous driving innovator – aligns with its patent focus on high-performance AI; several new filings are expected to support breakthroughs in safer, smarter autonomous vehicles. By securing broad patent protection now, Spectral is positioning itself as a premier innovator and intellectual property leader in both quantum computing and next-generation AI, well ahead of many competitors.
About Spectral Capital Corporation
Spectral Capital Corporation is a publicly traded deep technology platform company at the forefront of the quantum computing revolution. The company specializes in Quantum-as-a-Service (QaaS) solutions, developing a sustainable green cloud computing infrastructure, unhackable quantum databases, and advanced quantum chip technologies. Spectral's innovations target a range of industries – from telecommunications and cybersecurity to artificial intelligence and clean energy – with a vision of delivering decentralized, ultra-secure, and scalable computing power. With its flagship Vogon™ cloud platform and a rapidly growing patent portfolio, Spectral is committed to driving the future of hybrid classical-quantum computing and enabling the next wave of high-performance AI applications.
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