Fujitsu Limited has been granted a European patent (EP4336427A1) for a method solving the Vehicle Routing Problem using annealer-based solvers, enabling optimized logistics operations. The invention, filed by three inventors, is classified under IPC G06Q 10/047 (Business Methods - Transport), with designated states covering all major European Patent Convention members including AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, DE, DK, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, SE, SI, SK, SM, and TR.\n\nTechnology companies and logistics operations utilizing quantum or annealing computing for route optimization should review this patent to assess potential licensing needs or freedom-to-operate considerations. Patent protection extends to the annealer-based solver methodology for vehicle routing applications across all designated European states. No immediate compliance actions are required, though companies developing similar VRP solutions may need to evaluate potential infringement risks.