The granted patent marks an important milestone signifying the novelty, inventiveness and industrial applicability of the technology and it represents a positive assessment from the first patent office of 18 to review and grant the patent claims.
The patent has been granted by the Moroccan Industrial and Commercial Property Office as MA 62719. The granted patent claims are directed at a photocatalytic apparatus designed for efficient hydrogen production and secures enforceable intellectual property rights underpinning Sparc Hydrogen’s unique approach to PWS.
The granted claims protect key innovations in Sparc Hydrogen’s solar reactor design, which leverages the entire solar spectrum to improve photocatalytic water splitting efficiency. By incorporating concentrated solar radiation, the apparatus increases reaction rates and reduces the quantity of photocatalyst material required, offering the potential for a scalable, sustainable, and cost-effective alternative to conventional green hydrogen production methods.
This is the first granted patent for the Sparc Hydrogen PWS reactor technology and underscores the strength of its intellectual property portfolio. Patent applications in 17 other jurisdictions are in progress, with Sparc Hydrogen focused on securing broad global protection.
The PWS reactor technology claimed in the granted patent is being exclusively licensed by Sparc Hydrogen from the University of Adelaide. The licenced technology will be assigned to Sparc Hydrogen subject to the completion of the Phase 2 Research Agreement between Sparc Hydrogen and the University of Adelaide. No royalties are payable by Sparc Hydrogen to the University of Adelaide under the Licence Agreement.
Sparc Managing Director Nick O’Loughlin commented:
“The granting of the first patent underpinning Sparc Hydrogen’s novel approach to photocatalytic water splitting is a significant milestone for the JV following on from the recent decision to proceed with building a pilot plant.”
“Morocco is a world leader in the adoption of concentrated solar energy and this patent provides critical protection for Sparc Hydrogen’s concentrated solar driven PWS reactors in this jurisdiction.”
“Importantly, this is the first of 18 regional filings for the patent which, if granted, would provide broad global protection for our reactor technology, reinforcing Sparc Hydrogen’s leading position in this emerging field.”
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