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Multi-threat security solutions provider Fortinet has announced that it has completed an acquisition of all pending patents and related intellectual property (IP) assets of CoSine Communications, Inc.

In connection with the sale, CoSine retained a limited right to continue using the transferred IP to support its existing customers.

CoSine was a leading provider of a widely-adopted Internet Protocol (IP) Service Delivery Platform that enabled telecommunication carriers and network service providers to rapidly deliver a an array of secure services simultaneously to thousands of subscribers from within a service provider's network, including managed firewall, VPN and security broadband access. Products offered by CoSine included the IPSX switch, InVision service management system and InGage customer network management software.