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Anaqua Launches IP Management Software for Law Firms
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ANAQUA Essential is a version of the industry-leading IP software
designed for law firm use
Boston, May 18, 2010 —Anaqua, a leading provider of intellectual asset management (IAM) software and services, today announced ANAQUA Essential, a new software solution designed to help law firms manage intellectual assets on behalf of their clients. ANAQUA Essential is a version of the company’s corporate IAM solution pre-configured for the needs of attorneys and paralegal staff in law firms with significant patent and/or trademark practices.
Law firms using ANAQUA Essential will immediately gain improved productivity and lower costs, as well as a roadmap for leadership in online client services. ANAQUA Essential includes: (1) advanced docketing and workflow automation for global patent and trademark management; (2) online collaboration for internal staff as well as clients and foreign associates; (3) a client portal for status and reports; (4) integrated email and document management; and (5) powerful productivity and personalization to allow each user to configure the system to match their work needs and preferences.
“Hundreds of law firms already use ANAQUA as part of their client’s corporate platform. Based on this experience, law firms have been asking us for an IP management solution tailored to their needs and we have responded,” said Priya Iyer, Anaqua’s CEO. “Many of the advantages that have made ANAQUA a leader in corporate IAM solutions are equally useful to law firm users and we are excited about the initial response to ANAQUA Essential.”
Brooks Kushman, a law firm specializing in IP and technology-related matters, has experience using the ANAQUA system operated by its client, Ford Motor. “We are delighted to have learned about ANAQUA Essential,” said Matt Mowers, a partner at Brooks Kushman. “Several Brooks Kushman attorneys have been urging the company to offer a system they could use to support their client base efficiently. We are looking forward to evaluating the new product.”
About Anaqua
Anaqua provides intellectual asset management software and maintenance services to patent and trademark holders worldwide. Anaqua’s software helps leading companies grow and protect company value with an advanced, flexible IAM solution used by more than 20,000 users in over 100 countries to manage more than $500 billion in intellectual assets. The ANAQUA Enterprise IAM solution supports the full IA lifecycle from idea to monetization for all IA categories, including inventions, patents, trade secrets, brands and trademarks. Clients include Microsoft, Ford, Kimberly-Clark, Eastman Chemical and The Coca-Cola Company. ANAQUA Express is a streamlined, more affordable solution for smaller IP teams.
Anaqua’s annuity services are provided in collaboration with its sister company, SGA², an ISO 9000-certified supplier of global annuity and renewal services. Clients include STMicroelectronics, Peugeot, France Telecom, Samsung and Honeywell.
Anaqua is headquartered in Boston, MA, and has major European offices in London, UK and Pau, France. For additional information please visit http://www.anaqua.com
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