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IP Management Services

THOMSON IP Manager

In today’s highly competitive IP environment, your business and IP strategies must be aligned in order to maximize the value of your intellectual property assets. The common denominator in this alignment is an enterprise–level application that enables collaboration between departments and speeds decision making. Thomson IP Manager from Thomson Scientific IP Management Services will enable you to:

• Revitalize your IP management with aligned strategies and improved collaboration
• Enhance the quality of decision making across the enterprise
• Streamline processes to improve portfolio management activities
• Drive new business and revenue streams
• Ensure the precise execution of your IP management strategy with IP Rules
• Ensure a smooth transition of your IP portfolio
  

Smoothly transition your IP Portfolio

The team of professionals at IP Management Services follows a proven implementation strategy to ensure your transition to Thomson IP Manager is as seamless as possible. This strategy includes:

• Assigning a project manager to guide you through the transfer process, keep the implementation on track and accommodate your needs
• Reviewing your data to make sure it’s accurate
• Incorporating your feedback into the system
• Providing training sessions and manuals to explain the process
• Ensuring continuity of your business processes throughout the conversion

Meet your changing IP needs with ongoing support

Post–implementation training and support from IP Management Services is designed to help you maximize the value of your portfolio on an ongoing basis. It includes:

• In-house, individual instruction to relevant employees (for a fee)
• Quarterly web–based seminars on the latest Rules changes
• Regional training sessions on intermediate and advanced features/functionality
• A Biennial Client Conference to network with peers and IP Management Services staff
• Monthly and quarterly newsletters
• Ongoing Customer Support services

IP Payments

Maximizing the value of your IP assets requires vigilant maintenance of renewals and payments. But this can be a time-consuming and labor-intensive process. Streamline IP management processes to save time, increase the value of your IP portfolio and drive global competitiveness.

Thomson Scientific can help you manage your payments to optimize your IP assets. We track each critical step so you never miss a due date or deadline. With quick access to information, you’ll be better prepared to make decisions that drive a successful IP strategy. IP Payments from IP Management Services will help you:

• Focus your limited resources on strategy
• Streamline the process of managing your rights in multiple jurisdictions
• Maximize the value of your R&D and marketing investments
• Benefit from a robust post-payment monitoring system
• Provide superior service
• Augment your payment process with expert advice

IP Rules

IP Rules from IP Management Services helps you meet all your global maintenance requirements. This powerful tool can energize your decision making process and take your IP management to the next level. Maximize the value of your IP portfolio with the industry’s most comprehensive and accurate collection of patent and trademark rules. With IP Rules you can:

• Ensure on–time filings and payments around the world
• Improve the effectiveness of your IP management processes
• Configure IP Rules to your business environment
• Forecast the cost of maintaining your IP rights
• Evaluate newly-acquired portfolios
• Brief your clients and colleagues on changes relevant to their business

Professional Services

Professional Services from Thomson Scientific are resources to help you get the most out of your IP portfolio management. Whether you need additional hands-on training, advice on a particular project or guidance on strategic business concerns, the Professional Services team can help.