Patent ID: 9256753
Filing Date: 2016-02-09
CPC Classification: G06F,H04L

Claim Text:
1. A computer-implemented method comprising: creating an electronic document in an unprotected editing state that enables unrestricted editing to the electronic document; in response to receiving a state change request to change a state of the electronic document from the unprotected editing state to a protected editing state, displaying an administrative mode through a graphical user interface, wherein the administrative mode enables setting of at least one protection scheme applicable to one or more portions of the electronic document; in the administrative mode, setting the protection scheme for the one or more portions of the electronic document based on received input from a user; receiving a protection request to set the electronic document in the protected editing state; based on the received protection request, setting the electronic document in the protected editing state; and in response to setting the electronic document in the protected editing state, transitioning from the administrative mode to an enforcement mode where the electronic document is viewable in accordance with the protected editing state.