Technology for IP Law Practices
Manage complex patent portfolios, streamline trademark prosecution, and never miss a critical deadline with specialized IP technology solutions.
IP Practice Challenges
Intellectual property practices face unique technology requirements that general tools can't address.
Docketing Is Life or Death
Miss a patent office action response deadline and the application goes abandoned. Miss a trademark renewal and the registration dies. IP docketing errors aren't just malpractice risks, they're career-enders.
Finding What Already Exists
Before your client spends $15K on a patent application, you need to know if someone already thought of it. Prior art searches and trademark clearance require specialized databases that general practice tools simply don't have.
The International Filing Mess
Your client wants protection in the US, EU, Japan, and China. Each jurisdiction has different forms, different deadlines, different requirements, and different local counsel. Tracking it manually is a disaster waiting to happen.
Annuities and Renewals Add Up
Patents and trademarks require ongoing maintenance fees across every jurisdiction where they're registered. A single missed payment and years of investment evaporate. Firms managing large portfolios need automation, not spreadsheets.
IP Software Solutions
Specialized tools designed for patent and trademark practice management.
IPfolio
$200-500/user/mo
Comprehensive IP portfolio management with docketing, document management, and annuity tracking.
Best For: Patent-heavy practices and corporate IP departments
Key Features
- Automated docketing from PTO
- Annuity and renewal management
- Multi-jurisdiction tracking
- Patent family visualization
- Matter and billing integration
Integrations
Anaqua
Custom enterprise pricing
Enterprise-grade IP management platform used by large corporations and their outside counsel.
Best For: Large firms and Fortune 500 IP departments
Key Features
- Global portfolio management
- Advanced analytics and reporting
- Trademark watching services
- Invention disclosure management
- IP valuation tools
Integrations
ClaimMaster
$150-250/user/mo
Patent drafting and proofreading tool that integrates with Word for claim analysis and error checking.
Best For: Patent prosecution and drafting
Key Features
- Claim chart generation
- Antecedent basis checking
- 112 compliance analysis
- Term consistency checking
- Prior art reference management
Integrations
Corsearch / Saegis
Per-search and subscription
Comprehensive trademark clearance and watching services for brand protection.
Best For: Trademark practices and brand protection
Key Features
- Global trademark screening
- Comprehensive clearance reports
- Ongoing watching services
- Domain name monitoring
- Brand protection analytics
Integrations
How We Help
IP Software Implementation
Set up and configure IPfolio, Anaqua, or other IP management platforms for your practice.
Docketing System Setup
Implement automated docketing with USPTO, EPO, and other patent office integrations.
Workflow Automation
Create automated workflows for patent prosecution, trademark filing, and annuity management.
Data Security
Protect valuable IP and trade secrets with enterprise-grade security measures.
Multi-Office Coordination
Set up systems for coordinating with foreign associates and managing international portfolios.
Search Tool Integration
Integrate prior art search tools and trademark databases into your workflow.
Protect Your Clients' Innovation
Let us help you implement the right technology to manage complex IP portfolios efficiently.