Keywords: Patents


Tech giants and startups dominate quantum computing patent race since 2020

Patent filings in quantum computing since 2020 show strong activity from major US and Asian technology companies, alongside specialized startups and industrial hardware firms. The landscape reflects competition across hardware design, software frameworks, and cloud-based quantum services. Among large......

Morocco confirms regional leadership in intellectual property for the fourth consecutive year

Morocco has maintained its regional leadership in intellectual property for the fourth consecutive year, ranking 22nd globally in the 2026 edition of the International Intellectual Property Index. The ranking, published by the United States Chamber of Commerce, highlights Morocco’s ongoing......

Moderna agrees to up to $2.25 billion settlement in covid vaccine patent dispute

Moderna has agreed to pay up to $2.25 billion to resolve a global patent dispute with Genevant Sciences and Arbutus Biopharma over the lipid nanoparticle technology used in its COVID-19 vaccine, Spikevax. The agreement ends years of litigation over the delivery system that enabled mRNA vaccines during......

OMPIC signs new cooperation program with German counterpart

The Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC) and its German counterpart, the European Patent Office (EPO), have agreed to strengthen their cooperation. During the joint commission held in Munich from September 24 to 26, both institutions signed a new cooperation program for the period......

Moroccan innovator secures new Chinese patent for enhanced EV battery safety

Moroccan scientist Rachid Yazami has obtained a new patent in China for his innovative safety technology designed to prevent internal short circuits in electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The patent, originally filed in May 2019, represents a significant advancement in battery safety technology. Yazami......

Morocco’s Growing Role in Global Intellectual Property Landscape

Morocco has made remarkable strides in the field of intellectual property, particularly in patents and industrial designs, as revealed by the latest report from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The country’s progress is underscored by a significant increase in the number of......