Quantum Technologies
Barnes & Thornburg stands at the intersection of law, policy, and innovation, guiding quantum technology companies, research institutions, and investors as they move from scientific discovery to market adoption. With a national platform, deep federal policy insight, and seamless cross-practice collaboration, we deliver practical, forward-looking counsel to organizations defining the future of quantum computing, communications, and sensing. Our Quantum practice is a focused, interdisciplinary initiative that connects the firm’s experience in government affairs, technology regulation, intellectual property, and commercial strategy. We help clients navigate policy and regulatory complexity, access funding, and develop viable pathways for commercialization, all while aligning client objectives with national research, security, and innovation priorities across the broader U.S. quantum ecosystem.
Barnes & Thornburg’s Quantum Technology Practice Group is based in Chicago, situated within one of the nation’s most dynamic quantum corridors anchored by the Chicago Quantum Exchange, Argonne National Laboratory, and Fermilab. From this vantage point, the group is immersed in cutting-edge discovery and commercialization, engaging directly with the institutions and initiatives that define the sector’s direction and pace.