MUMBAI, India, April 17 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641043164 A) filed by Francis Xavier Engineering College, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, on April 4, for 'a real-time collaborative code editor with live synchronization and multi-user interaction.'

Inventor(s) include Mrs. A. Euodial; Mr. Sutharsun M; Mr. Srivignesh M; and Mr. Sudharson A.

The application for the patent was published on April 17, under issue no. 16/2026.

According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to a real-time collaborative code editor that enables multiple users to simultaneously write, edit, and manage code within a shared virtual environment. The system introduces room-based collaboration with secure access mechanisms, including password-protected rooms, shareable links, and unique room identifiers. It incorporates role-based access control, allowing an owner to manage permissions such as editing rights, collaborator access, and room settings. Real-time synchronization ensures low-latency updates across users. The system integrates secure authentication using JWT and Firebase Google Authentication. This invention enhances collaborative software development by providing a secure, scalable, and efficient platform for distributed coding environments."

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