Zapata Expands Quantum Computing Intellectual Property Strategy
Zapata Quantum (OTC: ZPTA) announced expansion of its quantum software intellectual property strategy on October 9, 2025. The company secured three new patent grants across multiple jurisdictions (Europe, Australia, Israel, U.S., Canada) and filed four additional patent applications in 2025, bringing its portfolio to more than 60 granted and pending patents. Zapata appointed Dr. Jonathan Olson as a strategic advisor for intellectual property and highlighted earlier PTAB success in Ex parte Yudong Cao. The company completed the first phase of strategic restructuring including a $3 million bridge financing, repayment of half its senior secured debt, and conversion of over $10 million of debt to equity, and rebranded as Zapata Quantum.
Zapata Quantum (OTC: ZPTA) ha annunciato l'espansione della sua strategia di proprietà intellettuale per software quantistico il 9 ottobre 2025. L'azienda ha ottenuto tre nuove concessioni di brevetto in diverse giurisdizioni (Europa, Australia, Israele, Stati Uniti, Canada) e ha presentato altre quattro domande di brevetto nel 2025, portando il suo portafoglio a oltre 60 brevetti concessi o in attesa. Zapata ha nominato il dottor Jonathan Olson come consulente strategico per la proprietà intellettuale e ha evidenziato il successo precedente del PTAB in Ex parte Yudong Cao. L'azienda ha completato la prima fase della ristrutturazione strategica includendo un finanziamento ponte di 3 milioni di dollari, il rimborso della metà del debito garantito senior e la conversione di oltre 10 milioni di dollari di debito in capitale, e si è rinominata Zapata Quantum.
Zapata Quantum (OTC: ZPTA) anunció la expansión de su estrategia de propiedad intelectual de software cuántico el 9 de octubre de 2025. La compañía obtuvo tres nuevas concesiones de patentes en múltiples jurisdicciones (Europa, Australia, Israel, EE. UU., Canadá) y presentó cuatro solicitudes de patente adicionales en 2025, llevando su portafolio a más de 60 patentes concedidas y pendientes. Zapata nombró al Dr. Jonathan Olson como asesor estratégico de propiedad intelectual y destacó el éxito anterior ante el PTAB en Ex parte Yudong Cao. La empresa completó la primera fase de la reestructuración estratégica e incluyó un financiamiento puente de 3 millones de dólares, el pago de la mitad de su deuda asegurada senior y la conversión de más de 10 millones de dólares de deuda a capital, y se rebautizó como Zapata Quantum.
Zapata Quantum (OTC: ZPTA)는 2025년 10월 9일 양자 소프트웨어 지식재산 전략의 확장을 발표했습니다. 이 회사는 여러 관할권(Europe, Australia, Israel, 미국, Kanada)에서 세 건의 신규 특허 허여를 확보했고 2025년에 추가로 네 건의 특허 출원을 제기했으며, 포트폴리오를 60건이 넘는 승인 및 보류 특허로 확장했습니다. Zapata는 지식재산에 대한 전략 자문으로 Dr. Jonathan Olson을 임명했고 Ex parte Yudong Cao에서 PTAB의 초기 성공을 강조했습니다. 회사는 전략적 재구성의 1단계를 완료했고 300만 달러의 브리지 파이낸싱, 선순위 담보 부채의 절반을 상환, 10백만 달러를 넘어서는 부채를 자본으로 전환을 포함했고 Zapata Quantum으로 브랜드를 재정비했습니다.
Zapata Quantum (OTC : ZPTA) a annoncé l'expansion de sa stratégie de propriété intellectuelle logicielle quantique le 9 octobre 2025. La société a obtenu trois nouvelles brevets délivrés dans plusieurs juridictions (Europe, Australie, Israël, États‑Unis, Canada) et a déposé quatre demandes de brevet supplémentaires en 2025, portant son portefeuille à plus de 60 brevets délivrés et en attente. Zapata a nommé le Dr Jonathan Olson comme conseiller stratégique en propriété intellectuelle et a mis en évidence le succès antérieur du PTAB dans Ex parte Yudong Cao. L'entreprise a achevé la première phase de sa restructuration stratégique, incluant un financement relais de 3 millions de dollars, le remboursement de la moitié de sa dette garantie senior et la conversion de plus de 10 millions de dollars de dette en actions, et a été rebaptisée Zapata Quantum.
Zapata Quantum (OTC: ZPTA) gab am 9. Oktober 2025 die Erweiterung seiner Strategie für Quanten-Software-IP bekannt. Das Unternehmen sicherte drei neue Patentanmeldungen in mehreren Rechtsordnungen (Europa, Australien, Israel, USA, Kanada) und reichte vier weitere Patentanmeldungen im Jahr 2025 ein, wodurch sein Portfolio auf mehr als 60 erteilte und anhängige Patente anwuchs. Zapata ernannte Dr. Jonathan Olson zum strategischen Berater für geistiges Eigentum und hob den früheren PTAB-Erfolg in Ex parte Yudong Cao hervor. Das Unternehmen schloss die erste Phase der strategischen Restrukturierung ab, einschließlich einer Bridge-Finanzierung über 3 Millionen Dollar, der Rückzahlung der Hälfte seiner vorrangigen besicherten Schulden und der Umwandlung von über 10 Millionen Dollar Schulden in Eigenkapital, und wurde in Zapata Quantum umbenannt.
Zapata Quantum (OTC: ZPTA) أعلنت عن توسيع استراتيجيتها لحقوق الملكية الفكرية لبرمجيات الكم في 9 أكتوبر 2025. الشركة أمنت ثلاث براءات اختراع جديدة عبر عدة ولايات قضائية (أوروبا، أستراليا، إسرائيل، الولايات المتحدة، كندا) وقدمّت أربعة طلبات براءة إضافية في 2025، لتصل محفظتها إلى أكثر من 60 براءة ممنوحة ومعلقة. عيّنت Zapata الدكتور جوناثان أولسون كمستشار استراتيجي للملكية الفكرية وأبرزت نجاح PTAB السابق في Ex parte Yudong Cao. أكملت الشركة المرحلة الأولى من إعادة الهيكلة الاستراتيجية بما في ذلك تمويل جسري بقيمة 3 ملايين دولار، وسداد نصف دينها المضمون الأول، وتحويل أكثر من 10 ملايين دولار من الدين إلى أسهم، وأعادوا تسمية أنفسهم إلى Zapata Quantum.
Zapata Quantum（OTC: ZPTA）于 2025 年 10 月 9 日宣布扩大其量子软件知识产权策略。公司在多个司法辖区（欧洲、澳大利亚、以色列、美国、加拿大）获得了三项新的专利授权，并在 2025 年提交了 另外四项专利申请，使其组合达到 超过 60 项已授权和待审专利。Zapata 任命 Jonathan Olson 博士为知识产权战略顾问，并强调在 Ex parte Yudong Cao 的 PTAB 先前成功。公司完成战略重组的第一阶段，包括 300 万美元的过桥融资、偿还半数高级担保债务，以及将 超过 1000 万美元的债务转为股权，并将品牌重塑为 Zapata Quantum。
- Three patents granted across five international jurisdictions
- Four patent applications filed in 2025
- Portfolio exceeding 60 granted and pending patents
- $3 million bridge financing completed
- Converted over $10 million of debt to equity
- Repayment of only half of senior secured debt indicates remaining leverage
- Debt-to-equity conversion may dilute existing shareholders
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Zapata strengthens its quantum software IP and balance sheet through multi-jurisdictional patents, new filings, an IP advisor hire, and recent financing moves.
Zapata Quantum secured three patent grants across the U.S., Europe, Australia, Israel, and Canada, and filed four additional patent applications in 2025, increasing its portfolio to more than 60 granted and pending patents. The company also completed a restructuring phase that included a
Key dependencies and risks center on the enforceability and commercial relevance of the patents and successful commercialization of software assets; the appointment of Dr. Jonathan Olson adds patent prosecution and litigation expertise to the team. The financing and debt conversion reduce near-term secured leverage, but no forward revenue, licensing, or commercialization milestones are reported here, so operational impact remains contingent on later execution. Watch for patent grants becoming final across listed jurisdictions and for announced licensing agreements or product milestones within the next 12–24 months (
- New patents granted for three technologies in five jurisdictions and four additional patent applications filed to date in 2025
- Extends patent portfolio with new applications for quantum software innovations while strengthening existing portfolio of more than 60 granted and pending patents
- Dr. Jonathan Olson appointed strategic advisor for quantum patents
BOSTON, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zapata Quantum, Inc. (formerly Zapata Computing Holdings, Inc.) (OTC: ZPTA) (“Zapata”, “Zapata Quantum” or the “Company”), a pioneer in quantum computing application and algorithm development, today announced significant advancement of the Company’s quantum software intellectual property strategy. To date in 2025, the Company has secured new patents for three technologies allowed across U.S. and international jurisdictions, and has filed four additional patent applications covering both new inventions and enhancements that bolster the Company’s existing patent portfolio. Specifically, the Company obtained a patent grant for one technology in Europe, Australia and Israel, another technology in the U.S., and a third technology in Canada. In addition, Zapata Quantum recently appointed Dr. Jonathan Olson as a strategic advisor for intellectual property. These milestones further strengthen Zapata’s leading intellectual property position in quantum computing software.
“Zapata has long recognized the value of scientific leadership as laying the foundation for the continued development and deployment of our quantum computing software platform,” said Sumit Kapur, Chief Executive Officer of Zapata Quantum. “Since the Company’s emergence from Harvard’s quantum computing lab over seven years ago, we have built a portfolio of more than 60 patents granted and pending, which occupy key strategic control points critical to the development and commercialization of quantum computing application development and operating system software.”
Dr. Jonathan Olson Appointed Strategic Advisor for Intellectual Property
To help steer growth and commercialization of its patent portfolio, Zapata Quantum recently appointed Dr. Jonathan (Jonny) Olson as a strategic advisor for intellectual property. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Olson as an advisor to further extend our leadership position in quantum IP,” said Kapur. “Jonny brings a rare combination of scientific, entrepreneurial, and legal expertise—a blend which is critical and unique in the quantum computing space.”
Originally a quantum algorithms researcher at Harvard University, Dr. Olson was one of the original founders of Zapata before making the transition to practice patent law. Today, as one of few patent attorneys dedicated to quantum technologies, he continues to shape how emerging quantum inventions are evaluated, including playing a key role in Zapata’s victory in the widely cited Patent Trial and Appeal Board decision, Ex parte Yudong Cao.
“Intellectual property will be one of the most important strategic advantages for Zapata that the Company’s competitors will not be able to duplicate,” said Dr. Olson. “Zapata’s quantum software IP portfolio continues to mature into one of the strongest portfolios in the industry, positioning Zapata to create tremendous value as quantum computing comes of age.”
Continuing to Expand Quantum Software IP Portfolio
With more than 60 patents granted and pending, Zapata established early quantum software IP leadership at a time when few competitors were moving as aggressively. This early capture of foundational technologies remains central to the Company’s strategy, continuing Zapata’s advantage in novel approaches to deriving value from quantum computing—which can be licensed or delivered within enterprise solutions.
“Few companies in the quantum space moved as quickly and aggressively as Zapata did to secure IP protection for foundational quantum software technologies,” said Dr. Olson. “With four new filings this year, Zapata Quantum is advancing an IP strategy that balances material innovations in quantum software with reinforcements to our existing portfolio. This approach ensures our IP remains a core strategic asset, with each newly granted patent reinforcing our global position and supporting our long-term roadmap.”
"While quantum computing continues to move closer to the commercialization of economically viable applications, the speed and cost of application development remains a hurdle that needs to be addressed," said Kapur. "With our unmatched IP portfolio that covers strategic quantum software control points in compilation, optimization and information retrieval, we not only have the IP but also the experience to bridge this gap."
Zapata Quantum recently completed the first phase of its strategic restructuring, including a
About Zapata Quantum
Zapata Quantum is a leading hardware-agnostic pure-play software company in the quantum space, delivering solutions that accelerate quantum application development. With a portfolio of over 60 patents granted and pending, developed over seven years, Zapata’s platform supports a wide range of applications in cryptography, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, materials discovery, and defense. The Company is the only participant across all technical areas of DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking program and has worked with Fortune 500 enterprises and government agencies to unlock the potential of quantum computing. Follow Zapata at https://www.linkedin.com/company/zapata-quantum/.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the company’s growth prospects and potential future success, the Company’s ability to leverage its intellectual property into potential future success in the quantum computing industry, and the Company’s prospects and ability to achieve various milestones. Forward-looking statements are prefaced by words such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “plan,” “could,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “intend,” “seem,” “potential,” “appear,” “continue,” “future,” “believe,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “project,” and similar words. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. We caution you, therefore, against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. Our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons, including, without limitation, our need for additional capital to re-establish material operations and meet future goals and milestone targets which we may be unable to obtain on favorable terms, within the time required or at all, the state of the U.S. economy, inflation and interest rates, the future of U.S. tariff policy, our ability to attract and retain key personnel, our ability to maintain and protect intellectual property rights, our ability to comply with regulatory requirements including the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and a national securities exchange as needed to meet the initial listing standards of a national securities exchange, the risk that software and technology infrastructure on which we depend fail to perform as designed or intended, the possibility that competitors may develop or access technology with similar or superior capabilities to our technology offerings, and the Risk Factors contained in our Prospectus Supplement on Form 424(b)(3) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 12, 2024. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this presentation speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
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