Lightwave Logic Inc (LWLG)

[Fruno]

The patent application was filed on October 14, 2020. The USPTO doesn't publish applications until 18 months after filing - they are kept confidential (by the USPTO) until then.

The applicant can talk about their application, but risks having intellectual property stolen. This is a big reason for the NDAs - Lightwave legally binds others to secrecy so they can discuss technological advances with them before a patent is approved. An applicant has patent rights after an application is filed, but can't prosecute a claim until after a patent is granted.

(I'm not a patent attorney, or an attorney of any kind. Google "are patent applications confidential".)

If Lightwave publicizes a patent application, is it so Lebby et. al. can discuss it publicly, like at an investor conference. They've already discussed it with potential partners.

And yes, this is an indication that Lightwave is working with many companies, not just foundries, to address their concerns and adapt the technology to their needs.