Symantec was recently selected as a 2008/2009 constituent of the Ocean Tomo 300 patent index, the industry’s first index based upon the value of intellectual property.  The index includes a diversified portfolio of 300 companies with the highest Innovation Ratio (patent value/book value).  Symantec’s selection to this prestigious index demonstrates the company’s ongoing commitment to technical innovation.   Innovation is one of Symantec’s core values  and we strive to maintain long-term technical leadership by nurturing innovation, generating new ideas and developing next-generation technologies across all our businesses.