Method and apparatus for automating the generation of a legal document
US5692206A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 1994 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F40/56
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The contract generation system of the present invention automates the generation of various legal documents related to a negotiated agreement. The contract generation system provides various standard documents that can be customized for each deal. The contract generation system also provides a database for containing general contract data, which is linked to the contract documents containing the textual provisions of the contract. The contract generation system also includes alternate provisions that can replace provisions in the standard documents, as well as supplemental and additional provisions that can be added to the standard documents. The contract generation system also allows for the contract documents to be manually edited to further customize the documents for a specific deal. The contract generation system also contains a legal advisor for providing corporate-supplied information and guidance to individual negotiators, to assist the negotiators in reaching and documenting an agreement with an opposing party. The contract generation system also provides revision maintenance, redlining, printing, and electronic mail capabilities.
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