If you are leading a busy Intellectual Property department
or working as a paralegal, you probably often find yourself looking
for better ways to manage your organization's portfolio. To
define more clearly where enhancements can be made,
let us start by addressing some of the main issues companies in
the IP industry face.
Many firms strive for a paperless office and have a hard time
finding an effective method of saving all their files
electronically. We all want to be able to store our documents
safely and access them anytime, create reports or even schedule and
tailor them to suit specific needs. This is especially important in
IP, where large volumes of paperwork and electronic files are
continuously generated. Missing a payment or not communicating
efficiently with the annuity or renewal agent can have severe
consequences on the protection of IP rights, so punctuality is
crucial. This brings us to sensitive subjects such as managing due
dates, transferring
