It positions Ocean Arks Tech among the few companies in the world with patented technology of this scale for aquaculture and potentially as the first in the history of Latin America to achieve such recognition.

Ocean Arks Tech, a Chilean company pioneering in ocean aquaculture technology, has achieved a historic milestone after six years of rigorous patent procedures in the United States. On December 31, 2024, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) granted the company the invention patent No. US12.178.194B2. This positions Ocean Arks Tech among the few companies in the world with patented technology of this scale for aquaculture and, potentially, as the first in the history of LATAM to achieve such recognition.

Rodrigo Sánchez Raccaro, the inventor and one of the co-founders of the company, shared details about the challenging process.”It was a long and complex path. Our process started even earlier, but we faced significant obstacles along the way. Initially, we had problems with deadlines during the international phase and later we had to completely restructure the application with the support of new advisors just to have a chance. The bigger the invention, the more existing patents you find, especially in the United States, the country with the highest number of patent applications in the world.

Today, Ocean Arks Tech owns a valuable intellectual property asset that positions the company to enter one of the most important seafood consumption markets in the world and, potentially, the most promising aquaculture market in the Americas.

This achievement not only consolidates the company's leadership in innovative solutions for aquaculture, but also opens the way to transformative opportunities for the sustainable production of seafood around the world Sanchez added.

The company's oceanic aquaculture vessel is a state-of-the-art system designed for completely autonomous operations in both offshore and international waters. By constantly seeking the best water conditions for fish, it improves profitability for producers and addresses critical industry challenges, such as sustainability and scalability.

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