Intellectual Property (IP) docketing is often, and wrongly,
seen as an afterthought. But when you take care of the pennies, the
pounds will take care of themselves. Managing essential data,
deadlines and documentation from registering offices is crucial for
securing IP protection and propping up revenue generation.
Without proper docketing techniques, interested parties run the
risk of losing their rights or those of their clients, receiving no
payoff for the immense investment of time and money. Here, we share
a comprehensive guide to IP docketing to help your company or law
firm get the most out of these procedures.
The basics: What is IP docketing?
On the one hand, docketing involves the methodical collection,
organization and management of data – essentially the
"science" of keeping your IP portfolio in order. On the
other hand, it requires a nuanced understanding of laws, office
regulations and the individual needs of each IP asset, something
which
