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As cybercrime continuously evolves, so does innovation in the cybersecurity industry. Since 2010, more than 2000 patents have been created in this field, with most cybersecurity patents registered in the United States.<\/p>

Having recently got our 100th US patent granted, Nord Security now holds the highest number of US patents in the Baltic States.\u00a0<\/p>

Curious how we managed to achieve this so fast? Watch the video featuring Au\u0161ra Diliautait\u0117, Head of IP and Business Operations at Nord Security, and Karolis Pabijanskas, Staff Engineer, R&D at NordVPN, or read below to find out.<\/p>

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What is a patent?<\/b><\/p><\/div>

A patent is a government-granted right that gives the patent owner the exclusive right to make, use, sell, or offer to sell the invention for a limited period of time.<\/p>

To be granted a patent, an invention must meet essential criteria \u2013 it must be novel<\/b>, useful<\/b>, and non-obvious<\/b>.<\/p>

Applications for patents can be submitted to national patent offices, such as the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)<\/a>, the European Patent Office (EPO)<\/a>, or international organizations like the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)<\/a> for protection in multiple countries. Patents can help businesses protect their inventions and generate revenue.<\/p>

The areas of most patents<\/b><\/h2>

Today, Nord Security has more than 100 US patents dedicated to the cybersecurity domain. They encompass a wide array of areas, including virtual private networks, data encryption, files and access management, password protection, malware detection, and beyond.<\/p>

According to Au\u0161ra, the highest concentration of all patents at Nord Security are shared between its flagship product NordVPN<\/a>, the leading password manager of 2023<\/a>, NordPass<\/a>, and the recent acquisition of AtlasVPN<\/a>.<\/p>

\u201cThe latest US patents are related to the features of NordVPN, the best-known product of the company, including the software functions of a virtual network called \u2018Meshnet<\/a>\u2019 which allows direct access to devices located anywhere in the world through encrypted private tunnels. \u2018Threat Protection,\u2019<\/a> designed to safeguard against malicious software and surveillance tools, also features strongly. <…> Regarding NordPass, recently it developed a solution to securely store and manage passkeys<\/a> \u2013 part of its ambition to contribute to the passwordless future<\/a>,\u201d shares Karolis Pabijanskas.<\/p>

Au\u0161ra adds that the 100 patents milestone was driven by collaboration between various Nord Security teams and a forward-looking attitude: \u201cThe patent portfolio we have today is the result of the collaboration of tech talents from more than 15 teams. Many of them have contributed more than one idea, which has been instrumental in shaping our portfolio. Their efforts have played a key role in our innovation journey.\u201d<\/p>

The impact of having a patented innovation <\/b><\/h2>

We believe in shaping the future through continuous innovation and investment in developing cutting-edge solutions for a safer cyber landscape. To ensure the protection of our innovations, we take strategic measures to patent our inventions.<\/p>

Besides patent safeguarding inventions<\/b>, Karolis Pabijanskas adds that they play a crucial role in driving innovation<\/b> culture.<\/p>

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Au\u0161ra Diliautait\u0117 also adds that people<\/b> who engage in this patent creation process \u201cacquire a new and quite unique skill set<\/b>\u201d that is incredibly valuable in today\u2019s ever-changing tech world.<\/p>

Another positive factor of having patented innovations is that it helps form a positive perception not only about the company\u2019s products but also about the company as an employer<\/b>: \u201cIt attracts top tech talents, supports their growth, and boosts employee engagement. Plus, having your name on a US patent is also influential.\u201d<\/p>

Au\u0161ra Diliautait\u0117 agrees that the impact of having a patented idea is undeniable. It helps promote a company\u2019s products on an institutional level<\/b>, which is especially important in the B2B sector.<\/p>

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Factors driving patenting success at Nord Security<\/b><\/h2>

Combining our focus on innovation with proactive patenting, we strengthen our competitive edge while maintaining a friendly and collaborative innovation spirit at our company. Therefore, our efforts in fostering this are visible at various levels:<\/p>