Internet of Things Security With Multi-Party Computation Patent Granted to INESC TEC

The European Patent Office published EP3794856A1, a patent application granted as an A1 patent (with European search report). The patent covers IoT security systems implementing Multi-Party Computation techniques for secure data handling across networked devices. Applicant INESC TEC (Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores, Tecnologia e Ciência) and four named inventors hold rights under this European patent effective April 15, 2026. Designated contracting states include AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, and TR.

For parties seeking to commercialize IoT security technology involving multi-party computation within EU contracting states, this patent represents potential licensing considerations. Technology companies developing MPC-based IoT solutions should conduct freedom-to-operate analyses to assess potential infringement exposure in relevant European territories. The patent's IPC classifications (H04W 12/00, H04L 9/40) indicate its relevance to wireless IoT network security implementations.