Quantum eMotion Corp. (NYSE American: QNC | TSXV: QNC | FSE: 34Q0) announced that its recently acquired subsidiary, SKV Technology Inc., has received a Notice of Allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for patent application No. 18/819,165, covering its SecureKey™ cryptographic technology. The allowance indicates the USPTO has determined the application may proceed toward formal patent issuance, pending completion of administrative requirements. The development marks a notable milestone in protecting the intellectual property acquired through SKV, a company focused on quantum-secure cybersecurity solutions.

Key Points

  • Quantum eMotion Corp. (NYSE American: QNC | TSXV: QNC | FSE: 34Q0)
  • USPTO issued a Notice of Allowance for U.S. patent application No. 18/819,165 relating to SecureKey™ technology held by subsidiary SKV Technology Inc.
  • Separately, the SecureKey™ Cryptographic Module holds an Implementation Under Test designation under the FIPS 140-3 framework — this does not constitute validation or certification
  • Investors may be watching for updates following formal patent issuance or material developments in the FIPS 140-3 validation process

What the USPTO Notice of Allowance Means for SecureKey™

A Notice of Allowance from the USPTO confirms the patent office has determined that patent application No. 18/819,165 is entitled to proceed toward issuance as a U.S. patent, subject to applicable administrative requirements being met. SecureKey™ is described in the announcement as a cryptographic technology designed to manage and protect cryptographic key material during cryptographic operations. The allowed claims define the specific scope of patent protection being sought. The company noted that formal patent issuance remains subject to the completion of those administrative steps.

FIPS 140-3 Validation Process Advances Independently for SecureKey™ Module

Separately from the patent process, Quantum eMotion disclosed that the SecureKey™ Cryptographic Module is undergoing validation under the Federal Information Processing Standard Publication 140-3 framework, administered through the Cryptographic Module Validation Program of the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security. The module currently holds an Implementation Under Test designation, meaning it has entered testing with an accredited laboratory. The company explicitly cautioned that this designation does not constitute FIPS 140-3 validation or certification, and no assurance regarding the outcome or timing was provided.

SKV Technology Acquisition Underpins Quantum eMotion's IP Strategy

The SecureKey™ technology at the centre of both developments was acquired through SKV Technology Inc., a subsidiary Quantum eMotion described as recently acquired. The company positions itself as a developer of quantum-secure cybersecurity solutions combining quantum-generated entropy, post-quantum cryptography, and advanced cryptographic key protection. The release states the company intends to provide further information following formal patent issuance or upon material developments in the FIPS 140-3 validation process. The immediate share price impact was not clear from available public information.