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PatentJun 16, 2026, 09:11 AM

SEALSQ Secures European Patent for NFT Semiconductor Tech

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SEALSQ Corp announced it has secured a European patent for its

Key Highlights

  • European Patent Office (EPO) granted a divisional patent for SEALSQ's "Back-to-Physical" NFT technology.
  • Patent enables provisioning of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) directly into semiconductors.
  • Creates a tamper-proof, hardware-rooted connection between digital assets and physical chips.
  • Establishes immutable chain of provenance, authenticity, ownership, and lifecycle management for semiconductors.
  • Strategic use cases include semiconductor supply chain authentication, automotive digital identity, and Industrial IoT.
  • Technology forms a foundation for Digital Product Passports (DPPs) and quantum-resistant trust.
  • Corresponding USPTO application and a further EPO divisional application remain pending.