Network-1 Security Solutions focuses on the acquisition, development, licensing and general enforcement of its intellectual property portfolio. It promotes the continued flow of invention by enabling small firms and inventors to realize a return on their research and development investments. The company utilizes the Power over Ethernet technology, which enables the deployment of Voice Over Internet Protocol, wireless access and security monitoring. Network-1 Security Solutions is comprised of more than five patents that cover telecommunications and data networking technologies and are issued by the U.S. Patent Office that were developed and assigned to Merlot Communications. It offers network solutions for various applications, such as Internet Protocol phones, access points and network cameras.