Systems and methods for preparation of an intellectual property filing in accordance with jurisdiction- and/or agent-specific requirements

US7983928B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventor

• Eugene Lee · Annandale, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 23, 2009
• Grant date: Jul 19, 2011
• Expiry date: Sep 24, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06Q50/184
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

A facility has been developed whereby an applicant (or his representative) may file corresponding applications in multiple jurisdictions using multiple associates while automating the preparation of filings in accordance with jurisdiction- and/or associate-specific requirements and/or procedures. An intellectual property filing portal or hub is employed, which in some realizations is hosted on public, packet switched data network and communicates with both applicants (or representatives) and associates. The intellectual property filing portal facilitates selection, by applicants (or representatives) of particular jurisdictions and associates based at least in part on fee quotations in accordance with particulars of an intellectual property filing and in accordance with fee structures of the particular jurisdictions and foreign associates. In addition, the intellectual property filing portal facilitates registration of associate- and jurisdiction-specific form documents and fee schedules for at least partially automated preparation of formal documents.