{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"151048","rtpr_id":"nNFC9NNSzN-20260923","ticker":"QNC","exchange":"NYSE American","all_tickers":["QNC"],"title":"Quantum eMotion's SecureKey Technology Receives U.S. Patent Notice of Allowance","author":"Newsfile Corp","published_at":"2026-09-23T13:34:17.800Z","article_body":"Patent milestone strengthens QeM's intellectual-property portfolio and\nadvances the commercialization of its high-assurance, quantum-resilient\ncybersecurity platform\n\nMontreal, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - September 23, 2026) - Quantum eMotion\nCorp. (NYSE American: QNC) (TSXV: QNC) (FSE: 34Q0) (\"QeM\" or the \"Company\"), a\nleader in quantum-secure cybersecurity solutions, is pleased to announce that\nits recently acquired subsidiary, SKV Technology Inc. (\"SKV\"), has received a\nNotice of Allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office\n(\"USPTO\") for U.S. patent application No. 18/819,165 relating to its\nSecureKey™ technology.\n\nA Notice of Allowance indicates that the USPTO has determined that the patent\napplication is entitled to proceed toward issuance as a U.S. patent, subject\nto the completion of the applicable administrative requirements.\n\nSecureKey™ is a cryptographic technology designed to manage and protect\ncryptographic key material during cryptographic operations. The allowed claims\nand the patent application define the specific scope of the technology for\nwhich patent protection is being sought.\n\nSeparately, the SecureKey™ Cryptographic Module is undergoing validation\nunder the Federal Information Processing Standard Publication 140-3 (\"FIPS\n140-3\") framework administered through the Cryptographic Module Validation\nProgram (\"CMVP\") of the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology\nand the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security.\n\nThe module currently has an Implementation Under Test (\"IUT\") designation. An\nIUT designation indicates that a cryptographic module has entered testing with\nan accredited laboratory. It does not constitute FIPS 140-3 validation or\ncertification, and there can be no assurance regarding the outcome or timing\nof the validation process.\n\n\"The Notice of Allowance is an important step in the patent process for the\nSecureKey technology acquired through SKV,\" said Dr. Francis Bellido,\nPresident and Chief Executive Officer of Quantum eMotion. \"In parallel, the\nSecureKey Cryptographic Module continues through the FIPS 140-3 validation\nprocess. These are separate processes: one concerns patent protection, while\nthe other concerns testing against an established cryptographic-module\nsecurity standard.\"\n\nJason Thomas, Director of Product Development at Quantum eMotion and founder\nof SKV Technology, commented:\n\n\"The Notice of Allowance advances the protection of the intellectual property\nassociated with SecureKey. Our current work also includes supporting the\nSecureKey Cryptographic Module through the FIPS 140-3 testing and validation\nprocess.\"\n\nThe Company will provide further information following the formal issuance of\nthe patent or upon material developments in the FIPS 140-3 validation process,\nas applicable.\n\nAbout Quantum eMotion Corp.\n\nQuantum eMotion Corp. is a quantum-secure cybersecurity company developing a\ncomprehensive platform designed to protect data, communications and digital\ninfrastructure against both current and emerging threats. The Company's\ntechnologies combine quantum-generated entropy, post-quantum cryptography,\nsecure communications and advanced cryptographic key protection to support\napplications across cloud computing, artificial intelligence, financial\nservices, healthcare, blockchain, government and critical infrastructure.\n\nFor further information, please visit our website at\nhttps://www.quantumemotion.com/\nor contact us at: info@quantumemotion.com\n\nFrancis Bellido, Chief Executive Officer\n514 956.2525\n\nCautionary Note regarding Forward-Looking Statements\n\nThis news release contains \"forward-looking information\" within the meaning of\napplicable securities laws. Forward-looking information is based on\nmanagement's current expectations, estimates, projections, assumptions, and\nbeliefs as of the date of this release.\n\nWords such as \"anticipates,\" \"believes,\" \"expects,\" \"intends,\" \"plans,\"\n\"seeks,\" \"may,\" \"could,\" \"would,\" \"should,\" \"will,\" \"potential,\" and similar\nexpressions are intended to identify forward-looking information, although not\nall forward-looking information contains these identifying words.\n\nReaders are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking\ninformation. Actual results and future events may differ materially from those\nanticipated. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any\nforward-looking information, whether because of new information, future\nevents, or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws.\n\nNeither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that\nterm is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts\nresponsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.\n\n\nTo view the source version of this press release, please visit\nhttps://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/315661","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nNFC9NNSzN-20260923","title":"Quantum eMotion's SecureKey Technology Receives U.S. Patent Notice of Allowance","author":"Newsfile Corp","ticker":"QNC","created":"2026-09-23T13:34:17.800Z","tickers":["QNC"],"exchange":"NYSE American","article_body":"Patent milestone strengthens QeM's intellectual-property portfolio and\nadvances the commercialization of its high-assurance, quantum-resilient\ncybersecurity platform\n\nMontreal, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - September 23, 2026) - Quantum eMotion\nCorp. (NYSE American: QNC) (TSXV: QNC) (FSE: 34Q0) (\"QeM\" or the \"Company\"), a\nleader in quantum-secure cybersecurity solutions, is pleased to announce that\nits recently acquired subsidiary, SKV Technology Inc. (\"SKV\"), has received a\nNotice of Allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office\n(\"USPTO\") for U.S. patent application No. 18/819,165 relating to its\nSecureKey™ technology.\n\nA Notice of Allowance indicates that the USPTO has determined that the patent\napplication is entitled to proceed toward issuance as a U.S. patent, subject\nto the completion of the applicable administrative requirements.\n\nSecureKey™ is a cryptographic technology designed to manage and protect\ncryptographic key material during cryptographic operations. The allowed claims\nand the patent application define the specific scope of the technology for\nwhich patent protection is being sought.\n\nSeparately, the SecureKey™ Cryptographic Module is undergoing validation\nunder the Federal Information Processing Standard Publication 140-3 (\"FIPS\n140-3\") framework administered through the Cryptographic Module Validation\nProgram (\"CMVP\") of the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology\nand the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security.\n\nThe module currently has an Implementation Under Test (\"IUT\") designation. An\nIUT designation indicates that a cryptographic module has entered testing with\nan accredited laboratory. It does not constitute FIPS 140-3 validation or\ncertification, and there can be no assurance regarding the outcome or timing\nof the validation process.\n\n\"The Notice of Allowance is an important step in the patent process for the\nSecureKey technology acquired through SKV,\" said Dr. Francis Bellido,\nPresident and Chief Executive Officer of Quantum eMotion. \"In parallel, the\nSecureKey Cryptographic Module continues through the FIPS 140-3 validation\nprocess. These are separate processes: one concerns patent protection, while\nthe other concerns testing against an established cryptographic-module\nsecurity standard.\"\n\nJason Thomas, Director of Product Development at Quantum eMotion and founder\nof SKV Technology, commented:\n\n\"The Notice of Allowance advances the protection of the intellectual property\nassociated with SecureKey. Our current work also includes supporting the\nSecureKey Cryptographic Module through the FIPS 140-3 testing and validation\nprocess.\"\n\nThe Company will provide further information following the formal issuance of\nthe patent or upon material developments in the FIPS 140-3 validation process,\nas applicable.\n\nAbout Quantum eMotion Corp.\n\nQuantum eMotion Corp. is a quantum-secure cybersecurity company developing a\ncomprehensive platform designed to protect data, communications and digital\ninfrastructure against both current and emerging threats. The Company's\ntechnologies combine quantum-generated entropy, post-quantum cryptography,\nsecure communications and advanced cryptographic key protection to support\napplications across cloud computing, artificial intelligence, financial\nservices, healthcare, blockchain, government and critical infrastructure.\n\nFor further information, please visit our website at\nhttps://www.quantumemotion.com/\nor contact us at: info@quantumemotion.com\n\nFrancis Bellido, Chief Executive Officer\n514 956.2525\n\nCautionary Note regarding Forward-Looking Statements\n\nThis news release contains \"forward-looking information\" within the meaning of\napplicable securities laws. Forward-looking information is based on\nmanagement's current expectations, estimates, projections, assumptions, and\nbeliefs as of the date of this release.\n\nWords such as \"anticipates,\" \"believes,\" \"expects,\" \"intends,\" \"plans,\"\n\"seeks,\" \"may,\" \"could,\" \"would,\" \"should,\" \"will,\" \"potential,\" and similar\nexpressions are intended to identify forward-looking information, although not\nall forward-looking information contains these identifying words.\n\nReaders are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking\ninformation. Actual results and future events may differ materially from those\nanticipated. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any\nforward-looking information, whether because of new information, future\nevents, or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws.\n\nNeither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that\nterm is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts\nresponsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.\n\n\nTo view the source version of this press release, please visit\nhttps://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/315661"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-09-23T13:34:17.847148203Z","server_sent_at_ms":1790170457847},"received_at":"2026-09-23T13:34:17.901Z","source_url":"https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/315661"},"analysis":{"id":"139850","press_release_id":"151048","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Software","sector":"Information Technology"},"redFlags":["Notice of Allowance is not a granted patent; issuance still subject to administrative requirements","FIPS 140-3 module is only in Implementation Under Test status with no assurance of validation or timing"],"eventType":"other","narrative":"Quantum eMotion's subsidiary SKV Technology received a USPTO Notice of Allowance for its SecureKey cryptographic key-protection technology (application No. 18/819,165), advancing it toward patent issuance.\n\nIn parallel, the SecureKey Cryptographic Module has entered testing (Implementation Under Test designation) under the FIPS 140-3 validation program, though no certification is assured.\n\nBoth are process milestones for a micro-cap quantum-security firm; neither implies near-term revenue or a completed certification.","sentiment":"bullish","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":false,"suggestedAngle":"Early-stage IP milestone for a quantum-security micro-cap -- procedural, not revenue-driving."},"keyFigures":{"customDimensions":{"patent_application_number":"18/819,165"}},"quotedText":"The Notice of Allowance is an important step in the patent process for the SecureKey technology acquired through SKV","namedEntities":{"people":[{"name":"Dr. Francis Bellido","role":"President and CEO of Quantum eMotion"},{"name":"Jason Thomas","role":"Director of Product Development at Quantum eMotion and founder of SKV Technology"}],"products":["SecureKey","SecureKey Cryptographic Module"],"companies":[{"name":"Quantum eMotion Corp.","ticker":"QNC"},{"name":"SKV Technology Inc.","relationship":"subsidiary"},{"name":"U.S. Patent and Trademark Office","relationship":"regulator"},{"name":"National Institute of Standards and Technology","relationship":"standards body"},{"name":"Canadian Centre for Cyber Security","relationship":"standards body"}],"dollarAmounts":[]},"materialImpact":{"score":2,"reasoning":"A USPTO Notice of Allowance for SecureKey strengthens the IP portfolio of a recently acquired subsidiary, but it is a procedural step short of patent issuance and carries no near-term revenue impact. 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