Newgen Software, has announced that the Indian patent office has granted a patent (No. 367606) for an invention titled “Online Collaborative Signing of Documents.” This is for a term of 20 years commencing from November 18, 2010, in accordance with the provisions of the Patents Act, 1970.
The invention offers an enriched digital signature solution for the collaborative signing of documents with automatic verification of user device, identity, and signatures. The documents in the system are accessed via an interface and further authenticated with user device ID management and digital rights management. Additionally, the system also includes a workflow manager which manages the flow of signed and unsigned documents, enabling collaborative signing and automatic signature verification. Furthermore, the detailed information is secured in a hash generator.
“We are delighted with the issue of this patent which underlines our commitment to constantly deliver state-of-the-art products and solutions. This invention reflects Newgen’s capabilities to enable fast, real-time, and secure execution of mission-critical processes. We look forward to continue innovating our offerings and empowering our customers to future-proof their operations,” said Diwakar Nigam, MD, and Chairman, Newgen Software.
Newgen has filed 44 patents till date, out of which 20 have been granted in India and the US. The patents acquired by Newgen further strengthen its leadership in building cutting-edge, industry-specific applications, instrumental in driving digital transformation.
