Sterlite Optical has informed the stock exchanges that it has obtained a patent for DOF LITE (LEA) single mode optical fiber. Sterlite Optical has been granted this patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Sterlite Optical has further informed that this patent will be valid till 2024. This means companies using DOF LITE (LEA) single mode optical fiber will have to pay royalty to Sterlite Optical till 2024.