Adobe, Inc.

Neerav Aggarwal

Salil Taneja

A computer implemented method and apparatus for provisioning certificates for use in applying digital signatures to electronic content are described. A method for provisioning a certificate to a user for use in applying a digital signature to electronically stored content includes receiving a request for the certificate. Each certificate is unique to a particular user and is usable, by an application executable by a processor of a computer device, to apply a digital signature to electronically stored content. The method further includes embedding the certificate in a wrapper formatted according to a file format compatible with the application. The wrapper includes at least one attribute facilitating enforcement of one or more digital rights management rule(s), and the method further includes sending the wrapped certificate containing the embedded certificate to the computer device.

Enabling digital signatures in mobile apps

A method and apparatus for location-based access control applies a location-based identifier to a document, wherein the location-based identifier indicates an original storage location of the document. The original storage location is an authorized node having access privileges specific to the document. In response to the document being moved or copied, an access control engine compares a current location of the document to the original storage location and denies access when there is a discrepancy. When the document is moved consistent with an access control policy, such as when an administrator moves the document, an original storage location identifier is changed consistent with a new location. The document is only accessible when accessed from an authorized location. The locations may be referred to as access nodes, wherein each access node corresponds to a folder.

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Ghaziabad, India

Neerav Aggarwal