DataLocker has a total of 36 patents globally, out of which 28 have been granted. Of these 36 patents, more than 91% patents are active. The United States of America is where DataLocker has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by Europe and Germany. Parallelly, United States of America seems to be the main focused R&D centre and also is the origin country of DataLocker.
DataLocker was founded in 2007 by Jay Kim. Data Locker provides encryption solutions. The Company offers offer both hardware based external storage and software based cloud storage encryption options. Data Locker serves governments, military and enterprises around the world.
Do read about some of the most popular patents of DataLocker which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find DataLocker patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over DataLocker patent portfolio.
How many patents do the Founder and CEO of DataLocker have?
The Founder and CEO, Jay Kim, has 0 patents.
How many patents does DataLocker have?
DataLocker has a total of 36 patents globally. These patents belong to 16 unique patent families. Out of 36 patents, 33 patents are active.
How Many Patents did DataLocker File Every Year?

Are you wondering why there is a drop in patent filing for the last two years? It is because a patent application can take up to 18 months to get published. Certainly, it doesn’t suggest a decrease in the patent filing.
Year of Patents Filing or Grant | DataLocker Applications Filed | DataLocker Patents Granted |
2011 | 2 | 2 |
2012 | 1 | 4 |
2013 | – | 2 |
2014 | 2 | 2 |
2015 | 4 | 2 |
2016 | – | 3 |
2017 | 1 | 3 |
2018 | 1 | 2 |
2019 | 2 | 3 |
2020 | 4 | 3 |
2021 | – | 1 |
2022 | 1 | 1 |
How many DataLocker patents are Alive/Dead?
Worldwide Patents

How Many Patents did DataLocker File in Different Countries?

Countries in which DataLocker Filed Patents
Country | Patent |
United States of America | 23 |
Europe | 5 |
Germany | 2 |
Korea (South) | 2 |
Canada | 1 |
Japan | 1 |
Where are Research Centers of DataLocker Patents Located?

10 Best DataLocker Patents
US8099605B1 is the most popular patent in the DataLocker portfolio. It has received 115 citations so far from companies like Emc Corporation, Samsung Electronics, Mcafee.
Below is the list of 10 most cited patents of DataLocker:
Publication Number | Citation Count |
US8099605B1 | 115 |
US8667273B1 | 64 |
US8015606B1 | 48 |
US8438647B2 | 26 |
US9118665B2 | 25 |
US9083746B2 | 10 |
US8266683B2 | 9 |
US8185709B2 | 9 |
US8060447B2 | 9 |
USD845964S1 | 6 |
List of DataLocker Patents
DataLocker Patents | Title |
USD941828S1 | Encrypted Flash Drive |
US10776284B2 | Security System For External Data Storage Apparatus And Control Method Thereof |
USD845964S1 | Encrypted Flash Drive |
US10027660B2 | Computer Program, Method, And System For Secure Data Management |
US9875194B2 | Security System For External Data Storage Apparatus And Control Method Thereof |
US9774575B2 | System And Method For Authenticating User By Near Field Communication |
US9736150B2 | Authentication System And Method |
US9118665B2 | Authentication System And Method |
US9083746B2 | Method Of Providing Assured Transactions Using Secure Transaction Appliance And Watermark Verification |
US8924309B2 | Method Of Providing Assured Transactions By Watermarked File Display Verification |
US8667273B1 | Intelligent File Encryption And Secure Backup System |
US8438647B2 | Recovery Of Encrypted Data From A Secure Storage Device |
US8381294B2 | Storage Device With Website Trust Indication |
US8321353B2 | Method Of Providing Transactions Employing Advertising Based Verification |
US8266683B2 | Automated Security Privilege Setting For Remote System Users |
US8185709B2 | Security System For External Data Storage Apparatus And Control Method Thereof |
US8099605B1 | Intelligent Storage Device For Backup System |
US8060447B2 | Method Of Providing Transactions Employing Advertising Based Verification |
US8015606B1 | Storage Device With Website Trust Indication |
US20220284116A1 | Offline Data Storage Device |
US20220164486A1 | System And Method For Remote Control Of External Data Storage Device |
US20200334372A1 | Offline Data Storage Device |
US20130007426A9 | Recovery Of Data Access For A Locked Secure Storage Device |
EP2213044B1 | Method Of Providing Assured Transactions Using Secure Transaction Appliance And Watermark Verification |
EP1946478B1 | Recovery Of Encrypted Data From A Secure Storage Device |
EP2176986B8 | Method Of Providing Assured Transactions By Watermarked File Display Verification |
EP3944118A1 | System And Method For Remote Control Of External Data Storage Device |
EP2074545A4 | Security System For External Data Storage Apparatus And Control Method Thereof |
WO2020204477A1 | System And Method For Remote Control Of External Data Storage Device |
WO2016103221A1 | Computer Program, Method, And System For Secure Data Management |
KR102234070B1 | Remote Control System Of External Data Storage Device |
DE602008062660T2 | Procedures For Secure Transactions Using Secure Transaction Application And Watermark Verification |
DE602006058744T2 | Recovery Of Encrypted Data From A Secure Storage Device |
KR101610091B1 | System And Method For Authenticating User By Near Field Communication |
JP6072734B2 | Reliable Transaction Provision Method By Watermarked Document Display Certification |
CA2701055C | Method Of Providing Assured Transactions Using Secure Transaction Appliance And Watermark Verification |