IP One

FoundationIP, developed by IP One, is an IP lifecycle management solution designed specifically for law firms. According to the vendor, this software aims to automate time-consuming tasks, streamline advanced task management, reduce risk with reliable data, harness the power of data analytics, enable better client experience, connect with the IP ecosystem, and automate IP document management. FoundationIP is tailored for law firms of all sizes and is widely used by intellectual property lawyers, patent attorneys, trademark attorneys, IP managers, and legal professionals in IP practice.

Key Features

Automate Time-Consuming Tasks: According to the vendor, FoundationIP automates repetitive manual tasks, allowing staff to focus on high-value work. The software provides automatic law updates and recalculations for over 300 jurisdictions. It also automates reports, email reminders, task assignments, and field updates. Additionally, it tracks priority lineage, terminal disclaimers, and visualizes relationships with the family tree view.

Advanced Task Management: The vendor claims that FoundationIP offers advanced task management tools to help prevent missed deadlines. Users can easily docket tasks from USPTO Private PAIR and directly from emails. The software allows the creation of internal tasks, automatic launch of tasks in related families, and leverages conditional logic. It also provides search capabilities for assigned tasks, task visibility on the dashboard, automated task reports, and email reminders.

Reduce Risk with Reliable Data: According to the vendor, FoundationIP grants access to industry-leading Clarivate IP data for patents, designs, and trademarks. The software ensures accurate data activation and verification in minutes. It also enables bulk verification and updating of client data while leveraging data quality as a key performance indicator for the firm.

Harness the Power of Data: FoundationIP, as claimed by the vendor, enables law firms to increase client value, generate forms, and measure firm KPIs through powerful dashboards and reporting. The software includes a robust report builder for creating and scheduling complex reports based on user roles. Users can create custom charts, graphs, and share key analytics internally and with clients. It also offers a wide range of out-of-the-box forms and reports, including managed USPTO forms and system reports.

Enable Better Client Experience: As per the vendor, FoundationIP allows direct client access to information, reducing the burden on attorneys and staff. Users can easily report out to customers, create email message templates, and automatically file client responses. The software also offers high-level insights to customers through PatentScout's searching and analytical capabilities.

Connect IP Ecosystem: According to the vendor, FoundationIP seamlessly integrates with Clarivate solutions and a firm's internal systems. It enables law firms to process patent renewal payment decisions for clients, automatically close and launch renewal dates, and more. The software also provides integration with Innography for analyzing client portfolios alongside global, public patent data to make better-informed decisions.

Automate IP Document Management: FoundationIP, according to the vendor, automates the storage and management of IP documents and document processes, streamlining workflows and enhancing efficiency.