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Vision Marine Technologies Strengthens E-Motion™ Technology Portfolio with Issuance of U.S. Powertrain Authentication Patent

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Vision Marine Technologies (NASDAQ: VMAR; TSXV: VMAR) announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued U.S. Patent No. 12,700,271 B2, titled “Apparatus and Method for Authentication of One or More Powertrain Components of an Electric Vessel.” The patent covers monitoring of authentication communications among electric-vessel powertrain components and specifies system responses when expected authentication data is not received or a component cannot be verified as genuine.

The patent addresses operator notification, potential disabling of vessel operation, component verification, event logging, encryption-key functions and key E-Motion™ powertrain elements such as high-voltage battery units, a power distribution unit and an electric marine propulsion device, further strengthening Vision Marine’s U.S. intellectual-property portfolio around its integrated E-Motion™ high-voltage propulsion platform.

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Market Reaction – VMAR

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Following this news, VMAR has gained 0.60%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction. Our momentum scanner has triggered 2 alerts so far, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. The stock is currently trading at $0.67. Trading volume is above average at 1.7x the average, suggesting increased trading activity.

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Market Context

A prior VMAR governance update recorded -35.56% over 24 hours, while an integration program recorded...
Analysis

A prior VMAR governance update recorded -35.56% over 24 hours, while an integration program recorded 18.66%. This patent issuance adds granted U.S. protection; HRT FINANCIAL LP net selling remains a separate risk factor to watch.

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Patent number: 12,700,271 B2 Issuance date: Aug. 17, 2026 Notice of Allowance date: June 24, 2026
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Patent number 12,700,271 B2 U.S. patent issued by the USPTO
Issuance date Aug. 17, 2026 U.S. Patent No. 12,700,271 B2
Notice of Allowance date June 24, 2026 Prior USPTO announcement

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Aug 06 (Positive)
Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
Aug 06 General manager appointment Positive +8.6% Appointed Lakshmi Rampersaud as general manager for day-to-day Nautical Ventures operations.
Aug 05 Share repurchase authorization Positive +1.4% Authorized repurchase of up to 326,523 shares, subject to stated program terms.
Aug 04 Property sale Positive +5.2% Completed sale of 1440 S. Federal Highway under Florida footprint optimization plan.
Aug 03 European integration program Positive +18.7% Planned European integration and evaluation of E-Motion 180E with STERK Yachts.
Jul 30 Share consolidation proposal Negative -35.6% Proposed shareholder vote on 5:1 to 10:1 share consolidation range.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent positive operational and commercial announcements were followed by positive 24-hour reactions, while the governance update was followed by a negative reaction.

Key Terms

notice of allowance, cryptographic authentication, power distribution unit
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notice of allowance regulatory
"It follows the Company's June 24, 2026, announcement of the USPTO's Notice of Allowance."
A notice of allowance is an official confirmation from a patent office that a patent application has met all necessary requirements and is approved for granting. It signals that the invention is likely to receive legal protection soon, which can be important for investors considering the value and exclusivity of a new product or technology. Think of it as a green light indicating that the invention is on track to become legally protected.
cryptographic authentication technical
"previously granted U.S. patents covering cryptographic authentication of components"
Cryptographic authentication is a method that uses mathematical codes like digital 'locks and keys' to verify that a message, user, or transaction is genuine and unchanged. For investors, it matters because it helps prevent fraud and data tampering, protects ownership and transaction records, and supports trust and regulatory compliance for digital assets and financial services—similar to checking a secure seal before accepting a package.
power distribution unit technical
"including high-voltage battery units, a power distribution unit and an electric"
A power distribution unit is a device that receives electrical power and divides it into multiple outlets while often monitoring usage and allowing control over individual circuits. Think of it as a smart, industrial-strength power strip for data centers, labs and manufacturing floors; investors care because PDUs impact uptime, energy efficiency and maintenance costs, which in turn affect operational risk and the reliability of revenue-generating systems.

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Issued patent adds protection around authentication monitoring and defined responses across integrated electric-vessel powertrain components.

BOISBRIAND, QC and FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: VMAR; TSXV: VMAR) ("Vision Marine" or the "Company"), a marine technology and recreational boating company, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") has issued U.S. Patent No. 12,700,271 B2, titled "Apparatus and Method for Authentication of One or More Powertrain Components of an Electric Vessel."

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The patent covers the monitoring of authentication communications among components within an electric-vessel powertrain and establishes defined system responses when expected authentication information is not received or a component cannot be confirmed as genuine.

Under specified conditions, the patented system provides for operator notification and the disabling of vessel operation when an expected authentication message is not received. The patent also addresses component verification, event logging, encryption-key functions and principal powertrain components, including high-voltage battery units, a power distribution unit and an electric marine propulsion device.

The formal issuance strengthens Vision Marine's portfolio of granted U.S. patents and expands protection around a key component of the E-Motion™ platform. It follows the Company's June 24, 2026, announcement of the USPTO's Notice of Allowance.

Vision Marine's E-Motion™ technology is engineered as an integrated, marine-specific high-voltage propulsion platform in which energy storage, power distribution, propulsion and vessel controls operate as a coordinated system. Protection covering communication and response functions among these components reinforces the Company's technology foundation and its approach to integrating the platform across multiple vessel configurations.

"This patent protects an important part of what differentiates the E-Motion™ platform: the ability to manage the powertrain as an integrated system," said Alexandre Mongeon, Chief Executive Officer of Vision Marine. "As we work across different vessel platforms, component compatibility, authentication and defined response logic are essential. This issuance converts another area of our engineering work into granted intellectual property and strengthens the foundation supporting OEM integration and the continued commercialization of our technology."

U.S. Patent No. 12,700,271 B2 complements Vision Marine's previously granted U.S. patents covering cryptographic authentication of components within an electric vessel and battery-pack architecture for electric marine vessels. Together, these patents provide complementary protection across component authentication, system-level response and marine-specific battery integration within the Company's high-voltage propulsion technology.

Vision Marine continues to develop and protect intellectual property supporting the integrated architecture of the E-Motion™ platform. The Company's intellectual-property strategy is intended to protect its engineering developments and support the structured integration of its technology with boat manufacturers across a range of marine applications.

About Vision Marine Technologies Inc.

Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: VMAR; TSXV: VMAR) is a marine technology and recreational boating company developing proprietary electric propulsion systems and operating a vertically integrated marine platform. Its E-Motion™ high-voltage propulsion technology is engineered specifically for marine applications and designed to support integration across multiple vessel platforms.

Through its ownership of Nautical Ventures, Vision Marine also operates a marine retail and service platform spanning boat sales, rigging, maintenance, marina operations and direct customer access across both electric and internal-combustion-engine boating segments.

For more information, visit investors.visionmarinetechnologies.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws and within the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements in this release include, without limitation, statements regarding the anticipated relevance and potential benefits of the issued patent to Vision Marine's technology platform and intellectual-property strategy; the continued development, integration and commercialization of the E-Motion™ platform; the Company's work with original equipment manufacturers; and the Company's broader business and commercialization strategy.

Forward-looking statements can often be identified by words such as "expects," "plans," "believes," "intends," "anticipates," "continues," "estimates," "projects," "potential," "may," "could," "would" and "will," and similar expressions or variations, including negative variations, of such words and phrases.

These statements are based on management's current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Such risks include, among others, the scope, validity, enforceability and commercial value of the Company's patents; the Company's ability to protect its intellectual property; the development and commercialization of its technologies; OEM integration and execution; market demand and adoption; competition; regulatory developments; financing and liquidity; general economic and recreational boating industry conditions; and the other risks described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F, as amended, for the year ended August 31, 2025, and its subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and on SEDAR+.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Vision Marine undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider, as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange, accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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FAQ

What patent did Vision Marine Technologies (VMAR) receive on August 17, 2026?

Vision Marine Technologies received U.S. Patent No. 12,700,271 B2 for authenticating powertrain components in an electric vessel. According to Vision Marine, it covers monitoring authentication communications and defining system responses when expected messages are missing or components cannot be confirmed as genuine.

How does the new U.S. patent support Vision Marine’s E-Motion™ platform (VMAR)?

The patent reinforces E-Motion™ as an integrated high-voltage propulsion platform by protecting communication and response functions among powertrain components. According to Vision Marine, this supports coordinated operation of energy storage, power distribution, propulsion and vessel controls across multiple vessel configurations and OEM integration efforts.

What safety and control functions are covered by Vision Marine’s patent 12,700,271 B2 for VMAR?

The patent provides for operator notification and potential disabling of vessel operation when authentication messages are not received. According to Vision Marine, it also covers component verification, event logging, encryption-key functions and key powertrain components such as high-voltage batteries and electric marine propulsion devices.

How does Vision Marine’s new patent relate to its existing intellectual property portfolio (VMAR)?

The new patent complements earlier U.S. patents on cryptographic authentication and battery-pack architecture for electric marine vessels. According to Vision Marine, together they provide complementary protection for component authentication, system-level response and marine-specific battery integration within its high-voltage propulsion technology.

What is Vision Marine Technologies’ intellectual-property strategy for the E-Motion™ platform (VMAR)?

Vision Marine aims to continuously develop and protect IP around E-Motion’s integrated architecture. According to Vision Marine, this strategy is intended to safeguard engineering developments and support structured integration of its technology with boat manufacturers across a range of marine applications and vessel platforms.