Supporting patent applications requires complex processes, whether invention is determined by application date (as in most jurisdictions) or invention date (as in the U.S.). Accurate and legally defensible records of the exact nature, components and creators of each invention are required. In the past, signed and dated paper records and secure microfilm images were sufficient, but now electronic equivalents that use digital signatures or external electronic notarization are used. The defense of Intellectual Property by purely electronic means is often supplemented by printing or microfilming key records. Open Text solutions make it easy to manage your IP processes.
Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solutions from Open Text for Intellectual Property Management deliver this functionality with the following components:
Software: Archiving & Imaging, Business Process Management, Document Management & Collaboration, Extensions for SAP Solutions, Project Management
Supplemented by Business Content (e.g., predefined workflows) to give you a head-start in configuring workstreams and processes, Consulting Services, Training and Support tailored to meet your requirements.
Reduced research cost for cases
Enhanced royalty streams
Speed and cost of engineering change processes
Cost of manufacturing processes requiring access to specifications or CAD drawings
Rate of errors in product data