Since 1985, Deeth Software has developed database applications for managing the critically important due dates associated with intellectual property prosecution and maintenance. Our software is designed to help you run your business more efficiently, while reducing the risk of human error and the possibility of missing a deadline. For details of our latest product offering, please review the sections below:
IP4 Intellectual Property Management System
IP4 is a workgroup software application for electronically managing files or matters and the data that comprises them, namely dates, contacts, correspondence, reference numbers, notes, and documents. It is designed primarily to handle the complex requirements of intellectual property practices, but is easily adaptable to manage any types of office matters with similar informational requirements.
For intellectual property practices, it streamlines the input and maintenance of application filing details, due dates and reminders. It automatically performs critical date calculations and form letter generation, significantly reducing both the risk of error and the time spent on data entry.
IP4 combines case management, client and contact management, due date docketing and document generation into a single efficient, accurate and secure system.
Click here to download the IP4 Product Data Sheet (in pdf format)
What You Can Do With IP4
IP4 is ready from the outset to improve the efficiency of an intellectual property practice.
With IP4 you can...
- organize client and matter records for quick access through a simple, efficient central database
- efficiently manage information pertaining to matters including reference numbers, dates, actions, contacts and related documents
- cross-reference matters by various search fields, including the file or matter no., title, trademark, application no., issue no., client reference or other custom reference number
- securely automate the input and maintenance of due dates and reminders
- automatically generate correspondence to clients and intellectual property offices
- output reminder reports to advise of upcoming due dates on a timely basis
- produce visually appealing status reports, file sheets and other documents which can be exported to Word or Excel
- easily design and save search criteria and report layouts with a simple point-and-click interface
- use the included set of action rules for calculating due dates or create your own customized system with the built-in rule management interface
While user-friendly enough for casual users to learn easily, IP4 also includes advanced tools for power users to...
- search, sort and export data to other applications
- develop routines to automatically filter and format tables
- create and modify report layouts
- manage users and credentials
- control the appearance and logic of the system through custom fields, codes and rules.
Customization of IP4
IP4 is highly flexible and configurable. It is designed to be customized to each firm's unique requirements with respect to country, size and scope of practice, and individual preferences.
IP4 is a "data-driven" application - the variable elements of the software (data fields, menu options, screen displays, calculations and reports) are generated from records in data tables. This design enables the software to be easily customized to better meet the unique requirements of your firm's business.
The following are some of the components of IP4 that are easily customized without requiring any modification to the application software:
- client number size and format
- matter number size and format
- automatic numbering of new matters
- selection lists for coded matter components (types, subtypes, status, countries, actions, etc.)
- matter detail items (fields customized for specific matter types)
- matter detail print items (list of fields printed when in matter detail)
- table columns (columns viewed or printed in tabular format)
- action rules (how due dates are generated and calculated)
- letter rules (how form letters are generated, addressed and formatted)
- log item rules (fields tracked in audit trail)
- client, matter, and due date report formats
- user groups and access privileges
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